Daithi as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Daithi

What is the meaning of the name Daithi ?

The baby name Daithi is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdɑːhiː/ — anglicized respelling: DAW-hee (DAH-hee).

Daithi is Irish in Origin.

Daithi (Irish: Dáithí, pronounced DAH-hee) is an Old Irish given name with pre-Norman roots. Its meaning is often glossed as “swift” or “nimble,” pointing to a likely Celtic root of speed or skill, though the exact etymology is debated. In modern Irish usage it sometimes serves as the Gaelic equivalent of David, yet it is etymologically distinct from the biblical name; the more direct Irish form of David is Dáibhí.

The name appears in early annals and saga tradition, most notably with the 5th‑century High King Dathí (Dáithí). After a period of decline, it was revitalized during the Gaelic revival and remains popular in Ireland today. Standard spelling uses the fada: Dáithí; common Anglicized forms drop the accent as Daithi, with older variants Dathi/Dathí also seen. Related or parallel forms include Dáibhí (David), while informal diminutives such as Daithy occur in English contexts.