Davy Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Davy Name at a Glance

Name	Davy
Meaning	Diminutive of David: Beloved or friend, adopted from the Hebrew. David was a common name of Scottish kings in the Middle Ages.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Davy Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Davy means “Diminutive of David: Beloved or friend, adopted from the Hebrew. David was a common name of Scottish kings in the Middle Ages”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Davy Name Origin

Our database records Davy under Scottish origin. Browse more Scottish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Davy a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Davy is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Davy

When considering Davy for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.