Davy

Masculine

Meaning

Beloved (diminutive of David).

Etymology

Davy is a Scottish and English diminutive of David, derived from the Hebrew 'Dawid' meaning 'beloved.' The '-y' suffix is typical of informal or affectionate forms in English.

About the Name Davy

Davy is a friendly, informal version of David with strong associations to folk heroes and popular culture. It was particularly popular in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Notable Bearers

Davy Jones Davy Crockett

Historical People Named Davy

Davy O'Brien