Dafydd

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Dafydd

Gender: Masculine
Language: Welsh
Etymology:
Dafydd is the Welsh for of David, the English form of a Hebrew name, Dodavehu. Originally it meant “Friend,” or “Beloved.”

History:
The original form of David to take hold in Wales was Dewÿd (which later became Dewi) and was the form commonly used to render St. David. Later, Dafÿdd was developed (from the Latin form Davidus) for everyday use.

Pronunciation: da-vidh.

Diminutives: Dai, Dafi, Dei, Deio, Deian, Deicÿn, Dafi, Deio, Taffy.

Alternates: Dewi, Dewey, Dewydd.

Famous Bearers:
Artists and Authors:
Dafydd ap Gwilym (?-1380)
Welsh poet.

Religious Figures:
Saint Dewi (David) (520-600):
Patron saint of Wales.

Royalty:
Dafydd ap Gruffydd (?-1283)
The last Welsh prince of Wales, he fought against the English but was betrayed.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.004 % named Dafydd

Popularity of Dafydd:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-2000: N/A