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Dave

DAYV

Popularity

#2012

stable

Letters

4

Syllables

1

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

64,442

Peak Year

#3,308 in 1959

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless, Cute & Playful

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Dave is a short form of David, a Hebrew name meaning 'beloved'.

Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Dave Grohl

    American musician, Foo Fighters founder

  • Dave Chappelle

    American stand-up comedian and actor

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Personality Traits

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