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Name Origin

Davey is a diminutive of the given name David, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'beloved.'

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Famous People

Davey Jones (1945-2012)

Musician, Actor

  • Lead singer of The Monkees
  • Successful solo music career
  • Appeared in films and television

Davey Crockett (1786-1836)

Frontiersman, Politician

  • Represented Tennessee in the U.S. House of Representatives
  • Folk hero known for his bravery and skills as a frontiersman