Davies

Davies

Davies is a spelling variation of the patronymic English surname Davis, that means David, a Hebrew name meaning "beloved". Davies is much associated with Wales, owing to the name of its patron saint, David. Davies is also fairly widespread in the south-west of England, especially Cornwall. Davies is the 6th-most common surname in the United Kingdom.

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Famous quotes containing the word davies:

    “Few people can see genius in someone who has offended them.”
    —Robertson Davies (b. 1913)

    “No people in the world can make you feel so small as the English.”
    —Robertson Davies (b. 1913)

    “He types his laboured column—weary drudge!
    Senile fudge and solemn:
    Spare, editor, to condemn
    These dry leaves of his autumn.”
    —Robertson Davies (b. 1913)