Do you know any children called...

[Mummamia14]

David
It was so popular in the 80s there was one in most classes. I think it is a lovely name with a great meaning but is it too dated or are people still naming their baby boys David? And would he inevitably end up being Dave?

I don't but it's a lovely name. I've know some adults and only one was a Dave.

My friends’ 8yo is David, and one of our NCT couples has a baby David who’s 2. Both are Davids not Daves. It’s a family name for me - lots of positive associations!

Hanky 😁😁😁😁

Still a popular name, what's more it's a classic name, nobody called David would feel embarrassed by it when grown up. Dave for short is nice too, it's friendly.

I used to know one. He's probably 12 ish now.

The dog on Gogglebox is called Dave.

I know of one who's about 5. In my experience Davids don't tend to get called Dave until they're in their teens at least, by which time it would be his choice whether he wanted to shorten, not yours.

I know two under 10.

I know one (Year 7). I remember thinking it was unusual when he was in Nursery! (and I don't mean that in a bad way - just that there aren't many Davids around nowadays, and it's a nice name).

I have actually met several baby David's in the last year or so ! I have an 18 month old and since going to baby groups/ classes I've actually met about 5 . The first time I heard it I thought wow I've not heard that for years.... I assume it's become popular again in my area ! West of Scotland

Only adults, no children. 2 Daves, 2 Davids. MN would have you belief a short is inevitable but I know plenty of people who’ve gone through life without having their name shortened, including David.

I'm in my 30s and know a lot. My brother, my BIL (who works in a team of 3, all called Dave), and my mum, sister and I have all dated (separate!) ones. All born in the 80s or before.

Davey is super cute as a nn. David is a classic.

My brother is a David, and he's 71.....

Thanks everyone, sounds like it depends a lot on where you live. Glad to know it isn't too dated though and I hadn't thought about the fact that it travels well!

I know a pony called Dave.

Husband is called David and is never called Dave. There is also a boy called David in my daughters class ( aged 6).

I have a David whose friends call him Dave but no-one who isn't a friend. He absolutely loves his name, his best friend is also David/Dave.

There's something inherently blokeish and friendly about the name.
It is No 31 in the top baby names for this year so far so still quite popular.

Far better to have a classic name than one that is ultra trendy, surely?

Just makes me think of Baby David from the Royale Family.

I know one but he's year 11 at school now. He's always david. It doesn't get shortened.

I know several David's, all over 30 and all twats. I hate that name.

I know a two year old David but was quite surprised when his name was announced tbh.

"Why do they call you Rodney, Dave?"

"Cos it's my name."

I know of three - ages 4, 5 & 7

I know a lovely five year old David.