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Davy O'Brien

Photograph of Davy O'Brien Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
Davy
Surname
O'Brien

The Name Davy

Origin
English, Scottish
Meaning
Beloved (diminutive of David).
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The O'Brien Surname

Origin
Irish
Meaning
Descendant of Brien, derived from the Gaelic 'Brien' meaning 'noble' or 'high.'
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Source

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