Davina
Meaning of Davina
Rooted in the Hebrew dawid, “beloved,” and polished by Scottish Gaelic into its present form, Davina carries the quiet confidence of a name that knows its own worth. Historical records show it circulating in Scotland as the feminine counterpoint to David long before it hopped the Atlantic, where its U.S. popularity has ambled along in the mid-ranks since the 1960s—never a chart-topper, yet reliably present, much like a cordial neighbor who always waves but seldom steals the spotlight. Pop-culture touchpoints range from British television host Davina McCall to the spell-casting Davina Claire of The Vampire Diaries, giving the name both daytime approachability and a hint of nocturnal drama. Phonetically straightforward—duh-VEE-nuh—it offers parents an accessible, gently distinctive choice that blends biblical warmth, Celtic lilt, and modern versatility without demanding constant explanation.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as duh-VEE-nuh (/dəˈviːnə/)
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Notable People Named Davina
| Davina McCall is an English television presenter best known for hosting Big Brother and now serving as a judge on The Masked Singer. |
| Davina Ingrams, 18th Baroness Darcy de Knayth - Davina Ingrams, the 18th Baroness Darcy de Knayth and a DBE, was an elected crossbench peer in the House of Lords following the 1999 reforms. |
| Davina Bennett, a Jamaican model, won Miss Jamaica Universe 2017 and placed second runner-up in Miss Universe 2017 as the first black woman with natural afro hair. |
