Davide
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Davide: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 1992.
Davide is the Italian form of David, ultimately from the Hebrew Dawid, meaning "beloved." While not traditionally Scottish, this variant has appeared on Scottish birth registers, reflecting the country’s modern diversity. The most famous bearer is Michelangelo’s colossal marble statue of David, a Renaissance masterpiece symbolising strength and beauty. In the world of sport, Italian footballers like Davide Astori have carried the name with distinction. The root name David is profoundly connected to Scotland through hundreds of places named Davidsons, Davie, or Daviot, all honouring the same biblical origin. A curious note: while the English David has been a Scottish staple for centuries, Davide offers a mellifluous, Mediterranean twist—making it a choice for parents who want a familiar name with a continental flair.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19923 babies
- Latest (1992)
- #3803 babies
- Total births
- 3since 1992
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y