Davie

♀ Girl

Pronounced DAY-vee /ˈdeɪviː/High

Meaning: Beloved; diminutive of David or Davina, from the Hebrew Dawid meaning belovedHigh

In 30 seconds: A sweet, vintage-cool nickname name meaning 'beloved.' Davie sits at the intersection of Scottish charm and biblical depth, making a confident, gender-bending choice for a modern girl.

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Origin HighHebrew, Scottish

MeaningBeloved; diminutive of David or Davina, from the Hebrew Dawid meaning beloved

U.S. rank (2024)#3082 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births52 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,051

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Davie is a pet form of David, the Hebrew name Dawid (דָּוִד) traditionally interpreted as meaning 'beloved.' David is one of the most significant names in the Hebrew Bible, borne by Israel's greatest king and composer of the Psalms. In Scotland and northern England, Davie has been used as an affectionate diminutive for centuries, and Davina has been its established feminine form.

As a given name for girls, Davie joins a growing class of traditionally masculine nickname names — like Billie, Frankie, and Stevie — that have found enthusiastic audiences among parents seeking names that are warm, vintage, and a little unexpected. Its simple two-syllable form and cheerful ending make it instantly likable.

Did you know? In Scotland, Davie has long been a beloved nickname for David — and the feminine form Davina has been popular in Scottish and British naming for centuries.

Overall data confidence 88%

Behind the Name — David — Hebrew Dawid etymology and meaning belovedU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data context

Variations

DavinaDaviDavyDavie

Nicknames

DavDee

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If you like Davie…

Davina— the formal Scottish feminine form of the same Hebrew root

Billie— vintage nickname name for girls with the same confident, friendly energy

Stevie— similarly cross-gender nickname name with a cheerful -ie ending

Daphne— vintage feminine name with the same breezy, two-syllable charm

Frequently Asked

What does the name Davie mean?

Davie means 'beloved,' as a diminutive of David (from Hebrew Dawid) or Davina.

How do you pronounce Davie?

Davie is pronounced DAY-vee /ˈdeɪviː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Davie a boy or girl name?

Davie has traditionally been a boys' nickname in Scotland, but it is now increasingly used as a girls' name in the United States.

How popular is Davie?

Davie is an uncommon given name for girls, though it has appeared with growing frequency as nickname names gain popularity.