Dafydd Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dafydd Name at a Glance

Name	Dafydd
Meaning	A Welsh form of the Hebrew name David, meaning beloved or friend.
Origin	Welsh
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Dafydd Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dafydd means “A Welsh form of the Hebrew name David, meaning beloved or friend”. 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.

Dafydd Name Origin

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

Is Dafydd a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Dafydd

When considering Dafydd 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.