Davette

Meaning & origin

Davette is a feminine diminutive of David, a name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved." It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1946 and saw its peak usage in 1971, though the exact number of births that year was modest. The name follows a mid-20th-century pattern of creating feminine variants with the -ette suffix, similar to Lynette and Colette. While it has never entered the top 1000, Davette has shown remarkable stability, with consistent but low usage from the 1970s through the latest available year of 2025. Its trajectory is flat, indicating small annual counts. No state stands out as a stronghold for the name, as its use has been scattered across the country. The name carries a vintage feel and remains a distinctive choice for those seeking a rare yet familiar-sounding name.

Davette is a feminine diminutive of David, derived from the Hebrew name Dawid meaning 'beloved.' It emerged in the United States in the mid-20th century as part of a trend of creating feminine variants of masculine names by adding the -ette suffix. The name never entered widespread use, with its highest popularity in 1971, but it has remained in sporadic use since.