Dries

Dries is a term with multiple uses in English and as a given name in Dutch-speaking regions.

As a verb, dries is the third-person singular present tense of the verb to dry, meaning to remove moisture from something by air, heat, or pressing. It is used in contexts ranging from laundry and cooking to meteorology and industrial processes.

As a given name, Dries is a Dutch masculine name, commonly a shortened form of Andries, the Dutch equivalent of Andreas. The name ultimately derives from the Greek Andreas, meaning "manly" or "brave." It is most common in the Netherlands and in Flanders, the Dutch-speaking part of Belgium. Notable people with this name include Dries van Agt, a former Dutch prime minister, and Dries Mertens, a Belgian professional footballer.

As a surname, Dries exists but is relatively rare in Dutch-speaking areas. It can appear as a family name in some cases, though it is far less common than its use as a given name.

See also

Andries, Andreas, and related forms.