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David

Meaning: Its source is a Hebrew expression meaning "Beloved."

In Hungarian, the name is spelled with an accent - Dávid.

Languages: This boy's name is used in Hebrew, German, Dutch, English, French, Spanish, Russian, Czech, Norwegian, Swedish and Danish.

Nicknames: Dave, Davey, Davi, Davie, Davy, Tab, Dai and Tavi

Compound Forms: John-David

Alternative Spellings: Davyd

Variant Forms: Daven, Davidson, Davis and Dawson

Feminine Forms: Davida, Davina and Davita

Non-English Forms: Davide, Dawid, Dawud, Dafydd, Dewi and Daud

Popularity: The name David ranked 15th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of 2000-2003 Social Security Administration statistics, 6th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census and 11th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1994 US Census.

This name is highly rated both on the 1990 U.S. Census list and in state data recording the most popular baby names.

Narrative: Some believe David originated as a nursery word meaning ''darling.'' Others think it means ''Hero.'' The story of King David, as recounted in Jewish scripture, supports the second theory.

When he was just a shepherd boy, taking supplies to his elder brothers (soldiers in the Hebrew army), David heard the arrogant challenge of the Philistine champion, Goliath. To everyone's astonishment, David killed the giant using a sling as his only weapon.

This is merely the most famous episode in a life filled with adventure, adversity, triumph and loss. The picture of David that emerges from the tales is a study in contradictions -- ruthless soldier and tender poet, faithful friend and dominating monarch, selfish sinner and devoted follower of God.

Teasing Nicknames:

Davy the Baby
Davy Gravy
"Dave's Not Here" (from Cheech and Chong)
Slave
Statue of David
In reference to Michelangelo's statue housed in Florence, Italy.
Demented Dave
Wow David
Dave the slave
David dingleberry
Wave
Davey Crockett
Crave
Wavy Davy
Diddy Dave
Davey-Do
Shave
Davy Duck
"Gee, Davy"
Cave
Dave-id
David dog poo
David loves Mavid
Crazy Davey
Dave the Rave
Davey and Goliath
Captain