Male Name
Davey
ˈdɛɪ.vi
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
beloved
Bob Dylan songs
boxers
currently out of the US top 1000
diminutives
isograms
love
NASCAR
percussionists
rugby union Springboks
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
70/100
youthful100%
informal120%
common100%
natural120%
wholesome80%
strong80%
refined65%
simple100%
comedic80%
Meaning & Etymology
Davey is a diminutive form of the name David, which is of Hebrew origin meaning 'beloved'. It is commonly used as a given name in English-speaking countries and has various cultural and historical significances.
Etymology
Original Form:
David
Evolution:
The name Davey evolved as a diminutive or affectionate form of David, reflecting a trend in English to create shorter, more familiar versions of traditional names.
Source:
Etymology dictionaries and historical linguistics research