DAVID
Gender: M
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: "beloved"
Popularity in 2008: #14
Serious yet simpatico, with deep biblical roots as the name of the Old Testament hero who triumphed over the mighty Goliath and inspired one of Michelangelo's finest sculptures, David is an enduring classic, still firmly in the Top 15. A royal name well used in many cultures, it is a safe and timeless choice.
International Variations:
Daoud
(Arabic)
Dabid
(Basque)
Devi
(Breton)
Taavi
(Finnish)
Davide
(French)
Dáivi
(Irish)
Davi
(Israeli)
Dawid
(Polish)
Daved,
Daven
(Scandinavian)
Dàibhidh
(Scottish)
Dai,
Daffydd,
Dewi
(Welsh)
Tevel
(Yiddish)
David is being discussed in our message boards:
- little Lilia begs for brother's name, please:)!
- AA, BB, CC, DD...BOYS!
- Baby Boy WDYT of the possible names?
- Best of British - some Telegraph birth announcements
- Triple A, Triple B, Triple C...Boys!
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