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I found the name Davney on a web site that listed the name as an old English form of Daphne. This site is not particularly creditable, so I'm suspicious of this origin.
Can anyone here confirm this or let me know the name's true origin and meaning.
Thank You.
Can anyone here confirm this or let me know the name's true origin and meaning.
Thank You.
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"Davney" is a variant of "Dabney", a name derived from the surname "Daubeney". Of English/Norman origin, the name means "from" (due to the "de" fused into the name) any of the various places in Northern France bearing the Gallo-Roman personal name of "Albinius" (which means "white"). (ref. Hanks & Hodges)
So, in essence, the name of "Davney", when given to a girl might signify whiteness and all the symbolism associated with that color. Although the name is obviously derived from a habitation.
-- Nanaea
P.S. I personally think that "Davney" is a prettier name than "Daphne". As "Daffy" is the ultimate nickname for "Daphne", which always seemed unfortunate to me.
So, in essence, the name of "Davney", when given to a girl might signify whiteness and all the symbolism associated with that color. Although the name is obviously derived from a habitation.
-- Nanaea
P.S. I personally think that "Davney" is a prettier name than "Daphne". As "Daffy" is the ultimate nickname for "Daphne", which always seemed unfortunate to me.
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