The baby name Dawfydd is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈdau.vɪð/ — approx. "DAU-vith" (dd = voiced 'th' as in "this").
Dawfydd is Welsh in Origin.
The baby name Dawfydd is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈdau.vɪð/ — approx. "DAU-vith" (dd = voiced 'th' as in "this").
Dawfydd is Welsh in Origin.
Dawfydd is a rare, modern Welsh-influenced respelling of Dafydd, the established Welsh form of David. Ultimately from Hebrew Dawid/David, it carries the meaning "beloved," transmitted into Welsh through Latin and medieval ecclesiastical use. The inserted w reflects Welsh orthography, where w can function as a vowel, and likely aims to signal a broader aw glide; nevertheless, Dawfydd is not a traditional spelling in Welsh records.
Usage ties to Wales's deep David tradition: Dewi Sant (St David), the nation's patron saint, and figures like the 14th-century poet Dafydd ap Gwilym cemented the name's prestige. Contemporary bearers more commonly use Dafydd, David, Dewi, or the diminutive Dai; related Celtic forms include Irish Dáithí and Scottish Gaelic Dàibhidh. Variant spellings across languages, Davyd, Davide, Dawid, share the same meaning. Dawfydd suits parents seeking a distinctive twist while retaining classic Welsh heritage.
Dawfydd barely registers. There are only 1 recorded use on record, spread over 1 country.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
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