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[daviyoung]

So I've been here for a little while, and noticed there's a lot of Daves/Davids/Davors here. Probably because we like to advertise our names more than others, it is after all a fantastic name.

Let's hear it for all the Daves!

Dave covers his modesty. He is a respectable gentleman.

The meaning of Dave

David is a Biblical Hebrew name traditionally meaning 'Beloved'. In its initial language, a given Dave's nickname would be Dudi.

Foreign Dave

Dave's name is used in a wealth of languages. Here are a few:

Albanian: Davidi
Arabic: داوُود (Da'ud, Da'oud, Da'wud, Da'wood etc.)
Armenian: Դավիթ (Davit)
Bosnian: Davud, Dawud, Daud, Daut
Bulgarian: Давид, Давидко
Catalan: David (accent on the second syllable)
Cornish: Daveth
Croatian: David
Czech: David
Dutch: David
Estonian: Taavet, Taavi
Finnish: Daavid, Taavetti
French: David
Galician: Davide
Georgian: დავით (Davith)
German: David
Greek: Δαβίδ (David)
Hawaiian: Kawika
Hebrew: דויד, דָּוִד (David)
Hungarian: Dávid
Icelandic: Davíð
Irish: Dáibhídh, Dáibhead, Daithí
Italian: Davide
Japanese: デイビッド, ダビデ (Deibiddo, dabide)
Korean: 데빗, 데이빗, 데이비드, 다비드
Latin: Davidis
Latvian: Dāvids, Dāvis
Lithuanian: Davidas, Davydas, Dovydas
Manado Malay: Davij, Davi, Dav
Mandarin Chinese: 戴维 (Dàiwéi), 大卫(Dàwèi), 大維 (Dàwéi)
Manx: Davy
Māori: Rāwiri
Persian: داوود (Davud)
Polish: Dawid, Dawyd
Portuguese: Davi, David, Davide
Romanian: David
Russian: Давид (David)
Scottish Gaelic: Dàibheid, Dàibhidh
Serbian: Давид (David)
Slovak: Dávid, David
Spanish: David
Syriac: ܕܘܝܕ (Dawid or Da'wood)
Turkish: Davut, Davud
Ukrainian: Давид (Davyd)
Welsh: Dafydd, Dewi, Dai
Yiddish: Dovid

Dave's personality traits

• Independent, resourceful, practical, and patient

• Could be inventive along scientific or technical lines

• Although not naturally spontaneous in musical or artistic expression, Dave can develop technical proficiency along these lines

• Fussy about details and seek perfection in whatever he undertakes

• Being somewhat wilful and skeptical, Dave learns best through his own experiences and seek proof though facts.

• Work best alone, making his own decisions, and learning from his own experiences

• Despite a loyalty to friends, Dave's communication at times is stilted, too candid, and frank

Source:http://www.kabalarians.com

Female Daves

Davida (not common any more)
Davina (common in modern Anglo countries)

Famous Daves

Too many to mention. All Daves are famous in their own way.

Dave Days

As the saying goes every Dave has his day. Dave has three main ones.

1 March: St. David's Day
29 December: King David's Day
25 June: St. David of Sweden's Day

 

[Stahsky]

My name is David, but I do not rep is as much as I should.

Best name?

 

[SmokyDave]

Fuck Yeah. Now this I can get behind. You should flesh out the OP with various regional meanings of Dave / David and then see if we can list some Great Daves. Wasn't TheGreatDave banned? Do we need another?

I suppose I'd better confess, I'm not actually a 'Dave', I'm a 'David'. Dave just works better with the Smoky prefix.

 

[polyh3dron]

this is some kind of trap

i can feel it

 

[Stahsky]

Fuck Yeah. Now this I can get behind. You should flesh out the OP with various regional meanings of Dave / David and then see if we can list some Great Daves. Wasn't TheGreatDave banned? Do we need another?

I suppose I'd better confess, I'm not actually a 'Dave', I'm a 'David'. Dave just works better with the Smoky prefix.

dude

highfive

 

[Kjellson]

I'm a David.

 

[SmokyDave]

this is some kind of trap

i can feel it

Are you a Dave? Do you know a Dave? We can help you.

dude

highfive

High 5 my beloved friend!

 

[Solo]

Davids are all pedophiles. It is known. Pedo convention ITT.

 

[Stahsky]

Davids are all pedophiles. It is known. Pedo convention ITT.

We love only ourselves

 

[Silh]

OP instantly reminded me of http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LrlMoIzSjw

 

[Vagabundo]

One of my middle names is David.

The other is Lawrence...

 

[ChocolatePuddin]

I am a fellow Dave,greatest name ever,I high 5 you all and im buying you all a beer.....in my mind....

 

[radioheadrule83]

Are any of you *really* called Rodney?

My name is Tom, but I do appreciate the name Dave. Its probably one of the most likeable names there is. Its a proper blokes name. Heil Daves!

 

[Timedog]

i'll be your dave for a few hours.

 

[SmokyDave]

Are any of you *really* called Rodney?

Oh god, I wish. If I was called Rodney, I'd insist my friends called me Dave.

My favourite Dave has to be this guy:

David Smith, driver of the Monster Jam truck 'King Krunch'. A giant amongst Daves.

 

[Falt]

Edit: Beaten... damn you google images, damn you.

 

[RadioHeadAche]

 

[David Incorporated Esq.]

This thread has brought a warmth to my icy, corporate heart and I am inspired to welcome all Daves and Davids to my company. No Dave shall go unemployed a day longer!*

* - The only positions available are in the coal, salt and acid mines. Not separate mines, mind you, it's a single mine full of coal, salt and acid--as a result, turnover** is rather high.

** - 95% of the turnover rate is worker-fatality related.

 

[Revolutionary]

When I hear David, I think Carradine.

Not a good way to die.

 

[blame space]

my uncle Dave is one of the best dudes of all time

 

[Tim the Wiz]

In the grand scheme of things, first name Davids are pretty overrated apart from Hume, Lynch and Foster Wallace.

Surname Davids, however, have an ace up their sleeve:

 

[SmokyDave]

In the grand scheme of things, first name Davids are pretty overrated apart from Hume, Lynch and Foster Wallace.

David Bowie wants a word with you. Afterward, D.H. Lawrence is going to give you a stern look.

Let's not forget, some Daves are secret Daves. Dwight Eisenhower? John Le Carré? Sam Peckinpah? All Daves.

 

[CrazedProfessional]

David master race.

 

[Falt]

The only Dave I know is a Dave Davis.

 

[Void Insanity]

 

[Tim the Wiz]

David Bowie wants a word with you. Afterward, D.H. Lawrence is going to give you a stern look.

Let's not forget, some Daves are secret Daves. Dwight Eisenhower? John Le Carré? Sam Peckinpah? All Daves.

If ever I did meet David Bowie, I would congratulate him on his wife. That woman does not look a day over 35. smh

I was unaware about Le Carré--certainly add him to the list--but David was only Ike's middle name!

 

[dejay]

My name is David, so obviously it's the superior name. Anyone with a differing opinion is wrong.

 

[Veidt]

My second name is the Arabic version of David. Can I join too?

 

[SmokyDave]

but David was only Ike's middle name!

Born: David Dwight Eisenhower.

He can run, but he can't hide.

 

[def sim]

I'm not a Dave at all, screw you guys and your stupid club.

 

[Trent Strong]

Dave Barry was pretty good I guess.

 

[sykoex]

OP instantly reminded me of http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LrlMoIzSjw

haha nice, was getting ready to post this.

 

[Shoogoo]

My guinea pig is called Dewey, which seems to be a variation of David.

Does that count?

 

[dejay]

Case closed.

 

[Bento]

Excellent thread! Almost got the double name Lars-David at birth but thankfully ended up with just David.

More Davids!

Jaffe!

 

[dorn.]

I'm a David. This is also my first post. That's two reasons to rejoice!

 

[Chuckie]

I have a cousin named David.

 

[SmokyDave]

I'm a David. This is also my first post. That's two reasons to rejoice!

Wow, we just watched a Virgin Dave pop his cherry.

If you're going to get banned, get banned in this thread. Circle of life 'n' all that.

 

[Hot Coldman]

So will this thread be full of Top Gear and Have I Got News For You repeats?

 

[snoopeasystreet]

My parents were going name me either David or Craig.

They chose the correct name

Spoiler

Craig

 

[ChocolatePuddin]

My second name is the Arabic version of David. Can I join too?

Yes you can my good man,you get a "Mind" beer as well...IMAGINATION BEER ALL ROUND...

 

[Yen]

When I hear David, I think Carradine.

Not a good way to die.

Bad way to die...or best way to die?

 

[dejay]

I have a cousin named David.

Your cousin is welcome to post here

 

[daviyoung]

my uncle Dave is one of the best dudes of all time

Of course he is. He's a Dave.

 

[EatChildren]

Terrible name for terrible people.

 

[Kentpaul]

The milkshake brings all the daves to the yard

 

[Bento]

Terrible name for terrible people.

The Worst GAF reply ever made? :I

 

[SmokyDave]

The milkshake brings all the daves to the yard

And they're like "What the fuck is this? One part White Lightning, one part Stella and one part Buckfast?!".

Terrible name for terrible people.

I'm sorry, Dave, I'm afraid I can't let you post that.

 

[SuperAngelo64]

Will my middle name get me in the cool guy club? ]:

 

[PaulLFC]

I'm not a Dave, but you are privileged. You even have your own TV channel: