What does the name Davie mean?

Davie is a gender-neutral name of Scottish origin meaning “Scottish diminutive of David, from Hebrew meaning 'beloved'”.

When was the name Davie most popular?

In US Social Security records since 1890, Davie peaked in the 2020s.

What are names similar to Davie?

Names similar to Davie in origin and style include Maisie, Donnie, Ruthie, Eli, Monroe.

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Davie

gender-neutral name

Origin

Scottish

Syllables

Peak era

2020s

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

“Scottish diminutive of David, from Hebrew meaning 'beloved'”

The story

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Davie around the world

One shared root links 7 names across 3 languages.

Shared root: from Hebrew Dawid "beloved", the shepherd king

The constellation

DavieScottish · diminutiveDavidEnglish DaviPortuguese

More branches

DaveEnglish · short form DavinaScottish · feminine form DavisEnglish · surname form DawsonEnglish · surname form

Popularity, 1890–2024

1890speak 2020s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Davie peaked in the 2020s.

Names that fit alongside Davie

Maisie Donnie Ruthie Eli Monroe Dani

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