- Meaning
- Beloved
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- US top 100
- Style
- Classic, Religious
- Used in
- English-speaking countries, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Hebrew (Israel)
Nicknames for David
What friends, grandparents and the playground will call them, depending on where they grow up.
- English
- Dave, Davey
- Spanish
- Davidcito
- Portuguese
- Davizinho
- Hebrew
- Dudi
What people expect from a David
David has sharp, crisp sounds. Studies of name sounds find people expect someone with a sharp name to be lively, outgoing and bold.
The meaning is about love. A name can't give a child love, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: a kind heart.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
David: name scorecard
Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.
Great choice
David
- International readabilityReads well across languages, already used in 4 language areas.
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 2 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangePopular. Familiar and safe, a bit less personal.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Beloved".
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What does the name David mean?
David is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "Beloved".
Is David a boy or girl name?
David is usually a boy's name.
How popular is the name David?
David is in the US top 100. It is used in English-speaking countries, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Hebrew (Israel).
What are nicknames for David?
Common nicknames for David are Dave, Davey, Davidcito, Davizinho and Dudi.
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