Dewey
BoyOrigin: Welsh · English
Meaning
“beloved”
Cultural Notes
Dewey is an anglicization of the Welsh name Dewi a pet form of Dafydd meaning beloved; it is also the name of the Welsh patron saint.
Popularity
Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1900s
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Famous People Named Dewey
- Dewey Decimal, John Dewey, Dewey Cox
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