David, a 2-syllable boy's name of Hebrew origin, means: Beloved one.

David's ethnic backgrounds include Scottish, Swedish, Hebrew, English/Welsh and German. It's religious association is Biblical (see 1Sa 16:13-14). Entertainers with this name include David Bowie (Musicians), David Ginola (Sports) and David Niven (Movies). Historical figures with this name include David (Royalty), David Bellamy (Activists/Influences), David Hockney (Art/Literature), David Livingstone (Explorers/Pioneers) and Henry David Thoreau (Art/Literature). It has religious backgrounds in Biblical, Hebrew and Saints.

Nicknames for David are Davie and Davy.

Other names associated with David are Dave and Davis.



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