Davie

Davie is a name and a place. As a given name and surname, Davie is a diminutive form of David used in English-speaking cultures; it is related to other variants such as Davy and Dave. In Scottish and English contexts, Davie is often used as an informal or affectionate form of David.

Geography and places named Davie include Davie, Florida, a town in Broward County in the southeastern United States. It lies near Fort Lauderdale and is part of the Miami metropolitan area. The town features a mix of suburban residential areas and rural, equestrian zones, and it is home to institutions such as Nova Southeastern University.

Davie County, North Carolina, is a county in the Piedmont region of the state. Its county seat is Mocksville. The county was named for William Richardson Davie, an early North Carolina statesman and founder of the University of North Carolina.

Notable uses of the name Davie arise in personal naming and in toponyms. As a surname or given name, Davie has been borne by various individuals in public life, including athletes, politicians, and professionals, though no single figure defines the name today.