Davy

♀ Girl

Pronounced DAY-vee /ˈdeɪ.vi/High

Meaning: A pet form of David — from Hebrew dawid, 'beloved'; predominantly a boys'/unisex name; here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: Beloved: Davy pets David — 'beloved'. Sweet, sunny, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA pet form of David — from Hebrew dawid, 'beloved'; predominantly a boys'/unisex name; here for girls

U.S. rank (2024)#5975 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 306

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Davy is a pet form of David — from Hebrew dawid, 'beloved'. A sweet, sunny, friendly nickname-name, predominantly boys'/unisex (Davy Crockett, Davy Jones), used here for girls (slug distinguished; also a feminine via Davina; nickname Dav).

It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, beloved at the root, and sunny.

Did you know? David means 'beloved' (Hebrew dawid) — Davy is a sweet pet form, used for both sexes, here for girls (said 'DAY-vee').

Overall data confidence 55%

Behind the Name — David — root etymology

Variations

DaveyDavieDavina

Nicknames

Dav

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Davy mean?

Davy pets David — Hebrew 'beloved'.

How do you pronounce Davy?

It's said DAY-vee /ˈdeɪ.vi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Davy a boy or girl name?

Davy is used for both sexes (predominantly boys'); this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Davy?

Davy is rare for girls in the U.S.