Davy is an English given name, typically used as a diminutive of David.EtymologyDavy shares the same origin as David, which stems from the Hebrew name Dawiḏ, derived from the root dōḏ meaning “beloved” or “uncle.” In the Bible, David was the second and greatest king of Israel, ruling in the 10th Century BC, and a central figure in the Old Testament; he famously defeated the Philistine giant Goliath.Usage and VariantsDavy functions both as a short form and as a given name in its own right. Related English diminutives include Dave, Davey, and Davie. Feminine forms like Davina and Davida also stem from the same root.Notable BearersDavy has been used by many notable individuals. Among them, the frontiersman and folk hero Davy Crockett (1786–1836) is perhaps the most famous historical bearer. Others listed on Wikipedia include American soccer players Davy Armstrong and Davy Arnaud, Belgian footballer Davy Brouwers, and baseball players Davy Force and Davy Jones. Additionally, British musician and actor Davy Jones (1945–2012) of The Monkees fame also carried the name, as did racing driver Davy Jones (born 1964).Origin: HebrewMeaning: BelovedType: Diminutive/Given nameUsage: English