Best Sibling Names for David

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This name was first used in this spelling by William Shakespeare for a character in his comedy 'Twelfth Night' (1602).

From the Hebrew name אֲבִיגָיִל ('Avigayil) meaning "my father is joy". In the Old Testament this is the name of Nabal's wife. After Nabal's death she became the third wife of King David.... [more]

Means "life" in Greek. From early times it was adopted by Hellenized Jews as a translation of EVE. It was borne by two early Christian saints, one martyred under emperor Hadrian, the other martyred under Diocletian.

Means "gazelle" in Aramaic. Tabitha in the New Testament was a woman restored to life by Saint Peter. Her name is translated into Greek as Dorcas (see Acts 9:36).

Perhaps intended to be a feminine form of SAMUEL, using the name suffix antha (possibly inspired by Greek ανθος (anthos) "flower").

Feminine form of the Roman family name JULIUS. Among the notable women from this family were Julia Augusta (also known as Livia Drusilla), the wife of Emperor Augustus, and Julia the Elder, the daughter of Augustus and t…

Possibly means "star" in Persian. Alternatively it could be a derivative of the name of the Near Eastern goddess ISHTAR.

From the English word for the climbing plant with fragrant flowers which is used for making perfumes. It is derived from Persian یاسمن (yasamen) (which is also a Persian name).

From the Hebrew name רָחֵל (Rachel) meaning "ewe". In the Old Testament this is the name of the favourite wife of Jacob and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin. She was the younger sister of Jacob's first wife Leah....

Derived from Greek οφελος (ophelos) meaning "help". This name was probably created by the 15th-century poet Jacopo Sannazaro for a character in his poem 'Arcadia'.

Medieval diminutive of ROBERT. Robin Hood was a legendary hero and archer of medieval England who stole from the rich to give to the poor.

Invented by author Jonathan Swift for his poem 'Cadenus and Vanessa' (1726). He arrived at it by rearranging the initial syllables of the first name and surname of Esther Vanhomrigh, his close friend.

From the Hebrew name יְהוּדִית (Yehudit) meaning "woman from Judea", Judea being an ancient region in Israel. In the Old Testament Judith is one of the Hittite wives of Esau.

English variant of LILLIAN, as well as a French masculine form.

Derived from Latin mirandus meaning "admirable, wonderful". The name was created by Shakespeare for the heroine in his play 'The Tempest' (1611), about a father and daughter stranded on an island.

Meaning unknown, possibly a short form of ANSELMA. It could also have been inspired by James Macpherson's 18th-century poems, in which it is the name of Ossian's castle.

From the Hebrew name חַוָּה (Chawwah), which was derived from the Hebrew word חוה (chawah) "to breathe" or the related word חיה (chayah) "to live".

Short form of CHRISTINA, MARTINA, and other names ending in tina. In addition to these names, it is also used in Dutch as a diminutive of CATHARINA and in Croatian as a diminutive of KATARINA.

Variant of JENNY. Use of the name was popularized in the 1980s by the character Jenna Wade on the television series 'Dallas'.

Short form of names ending with ina.

Means "glory" in Latin. The name (first?) appeared in E. D. E. N. Southworth's novel 'Gloria' (1891) and subsequently in George Bernard Shaw's play 'You Never Can Tell' (1898).

Feminine form of ADRIAN.

Means "firstborn daughter" in the Dakota language. This was the name of the daughter of the Sioux Dakota chief Wapasha III.

Feminine form of Patricius (see PATRICK). In medieval England this spelling appears in Latin documents, but this form was probably not used as the actual name until the 18th century, in Scotland.

Variant of CATRIONA. It is also a German, Swedish and Dutch contracted form of KATHERINE.

From the vocabulary word, ultimately from Old English storm, or in the case of the Scandinavian name, from Old Norse stormr.

Dutch diminutive of ELISABETH or an English variant of ELLIE.

From the hereditary title of the queens of Ethiopia, as mentioned in Acts in the New Testament. It is apparently derived from Cushitic kdke meaning "queen mother".

Diminutive of THERESA. This is the name of the main character in Thomas Hardy's novel 'Tess of the D'Ubervilles' (1891).

Created by Felice Romani for the main character in the opera 'Norma' (1831). He may have based it on Latin norma "rule". This name is also frequently used as a feminine form of NORMAN.

Latin feminine form of CHRISTIAN.

Bitterness; sea of sorrow

Dark-skinned or black.

From the name of the season, ultimately from Old English sumor. It has been in use as a given name since the 1970s.

Latin-speaking countries

English-speaking countries

from the meadow of the Royal Fortress

English-speaking countries

Latin-speaking countries

From the English word meaning "sunny, cheerful".

she who brings victory

Medieval Spanish form of CARMEL influenced by the Latin word carmen "song". This was the name of the main character in George Bizet's opera 'Carmen' (1875).

a diminutive form of Nicole, meaning 'victory of the people'

The name is derived from the holly tree, symbolizing protection and peace.

of the sea; related to the sea; from the sea; mariner

A variant of the name Roxane, meaning 'bright' or 'dawn'.

From the -shawn family of names

A name that can mean 'shining child' or 'child of praise', depending on the characters used.

Derived from a place name, possibly related to the Old French for 'a valley'.

A variant of the name 'Chastity,' referring to purity and innocence.

derived from the name 'Lana', which signifies light or illumination

A modern coinage, possibly a variation of 'Tracy'.

A blend of Chris and Sandra, commonly interpreted as 'bearer of Christ' or 'helper of humanity'

Originally a short form of Germanic names that began with the element ermen meaning "whole" or "universal".

Derived from 'Iris', meaning 'rainbow', combined with a suffix indicating belonging or femininity; In reference to the Iris flower, which symbolizes hope and faith

English-speaking countries

A variant of the male name Kiff

Pure or chaste; a variant of the name Kathleen.

derived from awakening or rebirth

A name with diverse cultural significance

English-speaking countries

Bright as a star; intelligent.

A blend of Carla and Lisa, meaning 'free woman' and 'God's promise' respectively.

English-speaking countries

A beloved name with deep roots

Derived from the name Laura, meaning 'laurel' or 'bay tree'

Yiddish-speaking communities

a form of the name Mignonne, meaning 'delicate' or 'lovely'.

English-speaking countries

pleasant to the taste or smell; delightful

Variant of AMALIA, though it is sometimes confused with EMILIA, which has a different origin.

A young woman, a maiden; derived from the Spanish 'chalan,' which denotes a young man.

Derived from the Latin name 'Maria', often associated with the name Mary, meaning 'sea of bitterness' or 'rebelliousness'.

Swahili-speaking regions

English-speaking countries

A variant of Cherise, meaning 'darling' or 'beloved'

Derived from the name Candace, meaning 'queen mother'

a combination of María and Teresa

Possibly a variation of Talina, meaning 'dew from heaven'

English-speaking countries

Scandinavian, Dutch and German diminutive of MARIA. It coincides with the Italian word mia meaning "mine".

A compound name, combining 'Shawn' with 'dale', meaning 'valley'.

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

fame; bright; radiant

From the tall area; The one who is pure

Polish feminine form of YVON.

A beloved name with deep roots

A variant of the name Sharon, meaning 'a plain' or 'a garden'.

A variant of the name Chantelle, meaning 'stone' or 'boulder' in French.

From the Welsh name Maredudd or Meredydd, possibly meaning "great lord" or "sea lord".

variation of 'mandolin', a stringed musical instrument

The name Tanyelle is often interpreted as a modern variation of the name Tanya, which is derived from the Russian name Tatyana, meaning ' fairy queen' or 'princess'.

light; shining; bright

Little girl or female child

white ring, blessed ring

Means "the moon" in Latin. Luna was the Roman goddess of the moon, frequently depicted driving a white chariot through the sky.

a variant of the name Lala or a name associated with playfulness

mask or character; individual; personality

Spanish-speaking countries

Meaning 'little cellar' or 'tavern'.

Possessing qualities of a goddess; a name associated with wealth and prosperity.

Variation of Keshia, possibly meaning 'pure'.

young ceremonial attendant

Christ-like; A variant of the name Krishna

A modern name often associated with a sense of beauty, charm, and femininity.

a variant of Cheryl, likely linked to 'cher' meaning 'dear'.

English-speaking countries

Variation of the name Tonya, meaning 'priceless' or 'valuable'

Means 'God hears' or 'God answers'.

Short form of JENNIFER.

Swahili-speaking countries

English-speaking countries

Sword; beacon on the hill

From Chinese 银 (yín) meaning "silver, money", 音 (yīn) meaning "sound, tone" or 荫 (yīn) meaning "shade, shelter, protect", as well as other Chinese characters pronounced similarly.

combination of brand and Lynn

A blend of the names Chela and Lena

Derived from James, meaning supplanter

white phantom; fair one

Hungarian and Basque form of KATHERINE.

God's promise; Graced by God

Finnish diminutive of THOMAS.

From the English word violet for the purple flower, ultimately derived from Latin viola. It was common in Scotland from the 16th century, and it came into general use as an English given name during the 19th century.

A creative blend of the names Jer and Rhonda.

A beloved name with deep roots

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