Davies is a

patronymic A patronymic, or patronym, is a component of a personal name based on the given name of one's father, grandfather (more specifically an avonymic), or an earlier male ancestor. It is the male equivalent of a matronymic. Patronymics are used, b ...

Welsh surname Fixed surnames were adopted in Wales from the 15th century onwards. Until then, the Welsh had a patronymic naming system. History In 1292, 48 per cent of Welsh names were patronymics and, in some parishes, over 70 per cent. Other names were d ...

meaning "son of David". It is the second most common surname in Wales, a rank it shares with "

Williams Williams may refer to: People * Williams (surname), a surname English in origin, but popular in Wales, 3rd most common in the United Kingdom * Williams Nwaneri, American football player Places Astronomy * Williams (lunar crater) * Williams ...

", and the eighth most common surname in England, where many people have Welsh ancestry. It is particularly widespread in

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, especially

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, and in the areas of

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that are near the border with Wales. In the United States, the variant "

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" is much more common. In the United Kingdom, the surname is usually pronounced the same as "Davis". This pronunciation is also used by many other English-speaking countries, though it sometimes competes with the common American pronunciation to distinguish it from "Davis". There are two main theories concerning the surname's origin, though neither have been proven. The first theory states that it may stem from the

Kingdom of Dyfed The Kingdom of Dyfed (), one of several Welsh petty kingdoms that emerged in 5th-century sub-Roman Britain in southwest Wales, was based on the former territory of the Demetae (modern Welsh ''Dyfed''). The royal line was founded by Irish ...

, a

medieval Welsh Middle Welsh (, ) is the label attached to the Welsh language of the 12th to 15th centuries, of which much more remains than for any earlier period. This form of Welsh developed directly from Old Welsh (). Literature and history Middle Welsh is ...

kingdom located in modern-day

Carmarthenshire Carmarthenshire (; or informally ') is a Principal areas of Wales, county in the South West Wales, south-west of Wales. The three largest towns are Llanelli, Carmarthen and Ammanford. Carmarthen is the county town and administrative centre. ...

; however, the origin of the kingdom's name is itself disputed, with the most commonly accepted theories being that it was founded by the powerful Irish ''

Déisi The ''Déisi'' were a social class in Ireland between the ancient and early medieval period. The various peoples listed under the heading ''déis'' shared a similar status in Gaelic Ireland, and had little or no actual kinship, though they were ...

'' dynasty in the third century or that it otherwise derives from the name of the

Demetae The Demetae were a Celtic people of Iron Age and Roman period, who inhabited modern Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire in south-west Wales. The tribe also gave their name to the medieval Kingdom of Dyfed, the modern area and county of Dyfed and ...

people. "Dyfed" as a surname and the related forename "

Dafydd Dafydd is a Welsh masculine given name, related to David, and more rarely a surname. People so named include: Given name Medieval era :''Ordered chronologically'' * Dafydd ab Owain Gwynedd (1203), Prince of Gwynedd * Dafydd ap Gruffydd (1238–1283 ...

" appear from the 12th century, with the latter generally translated into English as "David". The second theory about the origin of "Davies" contends that it may derive directly from the

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name "

David David (; , "beloved one") was a king of ancient Israel and Judah and the third king of the United Monarchy, according to the Hebrew Bible and Old Testament. The Tel Dan stele, an Aramaic-inscribed stone erected by a king of Aram-Dam ...

", which is also the name of Wales' patron saint.

Notable people with the surname

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Aaron Michael Davies Aaron Michael Davies (born February 7, 1984) is an American actor. He is best known for playing the role of Griff in '' Another Gay Sequel: Gays Gone Wild'' in 2008. He has been in a few short movies as well as teen.comTV's ''Haute & Bothered''. ...

(born 1984), American actor *

Adam Davies (disambiguation) Adam Davies may refer to: * Adam Davies (footballer, born 1987), Welsh football full-back * Adam Davies (footballer, born 1992), Wales international football goalkeeper * Adam Davies (cricketer) (born 1980), Welsh cricketer * Adam Davies (author), ...

, multiple people * A. Donald Davies, American Episcopal bishop *

Adrian Davies (rugby union) Adrian Davies (born 9 February 1969 in Bridgend) is a former Wales international rugby union Rugby union football, commonly known simply as rugby union in English-speaking countries and rugby 15/XV in non-English-speaking world, Anglopho ...

, Welsh rugby footballer *

Adrienne Davies Adrienne Davies is the current drummer and percussionist of the post-rock band Earth. Davies is credited as drummer on several of Earth's albums. They range from '' Living in the Gleam of an Unsheathed Sword'' (2005) and for drums, percussion ...

, American musician *

Alan Davies (disambiguation) Alan Davies (born 1966) is a British comedian and actor. Alan Davies may also refer to: * Alan Davies (footballer) (1961–1992), English-born Welsh international footballer * Alan Davies, guitarist of the Soft Boys The Soft Boys were an Engl ...

, multiple people *

Alec Davies Alec George Davies (born 14 August 1962) is a Scottish former cricketer. He worked as a physical education teacher. He was a right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper and played club cricket in Scotland for Royal High School CC, Grange CC, West L ...

, Scottish cricketer *

Alex Davies (disambiguation) Alex Davies may refer to: * Alex Davies (snooker player) Alex Davies (born 27 July 1987) is an English former professional snooker player from Holland-on-Sea in Essex. He is the youngest person ever to win the English Amateur Championship, in ...

, multiple people *

Alexandra Davies Alexandra Davies (born 8 March 1977) is an English-born Australian actress. She is known for her roles in '' Young Lions'', as Det. Sr. Const. Donna Parry, and '' All Saints'', as Cate McMasters. Biography She attended Castle Hill High scho ...

(born 1977), English-born Australian actress *

Alice Davies Alice Davies (1870 - ''alive in'' 1919 ) was a British suffragette and nurse. She was imprisoned for protesting for women's right to vote by smashing windows, went on hunger strike and was awarded the Women's Social and Political Union Hunger ...

(1870 – after 1919), British

suffragette A suffragette was a member of an activist women's organisation in the early 20th century who, under the banner "Votes for Women", fought for the right to vote in public elections in the United Kingdom. The term refers in particular to members ...

and nurse *

Alphonso Davies Alphonso Boyle Davies (born November 2, 2000) is a professional soccer player who plays as a left-back for club Bayern Munich and captains the Canada national team. Regarded as one of the best full-backs in the world, Davies has earned the nic ...

(born 2000), Ghanaian-born Canadian soccer player *

Alfred Davies (disambiguation) Alfred Davies may refer to: Politicians *Alfred Davies (Carmarthen MP) Alfred Davies (14 October 1848 – 27 September 1907), was a British Liberal Party (UK), Liberal Party politician and businessman. Davies founded the British freight forwa ...

, multiple people *

Alun Davies (disambiguation) Alun Davies may refer to: * Alun Davies (politician) (born 1964), Welsh politician * Alun Davies (guitarist) (born 1943), guitarist frequently associated with Cat Stevens * Alun Davies (sailor) (born 1963), Caymanian sailor * Alun Talfan Davies (19 ...

, multiple people * Amanda Davies (geographer), Australian geographer * Andrew Davies (disambiguation), multiple people *

Anne Davies (disambiguation) Ann or Anna or Anne Davies may refer to: * Anne Davies (British journalist) (born 1958), presenter for the BBC local news programme ''East Midlands Today'' * Anne Davies (figure skater) (1930–1995), American figure skater * Anne Davies (Australia ...

, or Ann Davies, multiple people *

Anthony Davies Anthony Davies (born 2 December 1969) is a Welsh former professional snooker player, who competed on the professional circuit from 1991 to 2005. Davies started playing snooker aged 12. He made his first maximum break aged 18. His best perfor ...

, Welsh snooker player * Antony Davies, American economist *

Arthur Davies (disambiguation) Arthur Davies may refer to: * Arthur Davies (footballer) (1886–1949), Welsh international footballer * Arthur Davies (politician) (1867–1918), Australian politician * Arthur Davies (priest) (1878–1966), Anglican Dean of Worcester * Arthur Dav ...

, multiple people *

Ashley Slanina-Davies Ashley Slanina-Davies (born 18 December 1989) is an English actress. She is known for her debut role as Amy Barnes in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' (2005–2014; 2016–2017). Early life and education Slanina-Davies was born in Stan ...

, English actress

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* Barbara Davies, English teacher and activist *

Barry Davies Barry George Davies MBE (born 24 October 1937) is an English retired sports commentator and television presenter. He covered a wide range of sports in a long career, primarily for the BBC. Although best known for his football commentary, Da ...

, English sports commentator *

Benjamin Davies (disambiguation) Benjamin Davies or Ben Davies may refer to: Arts and entertainment Film, stage, and television * Ben Davies (producer), creator of 2024 Australian TV series ''Territory'' * Benjamin Davies (actor) (born 1980), Scottish actor and producer Music * ...

, multiple people *

Bevan Davies Bevan Davies is an American musician best known as the drummer for the hard rock and heavy metal bands Madfly, Comes with the Fall, and Danzig, and for forming the band MonstrO. He has also served as touring drummer for Jerry Cantrell, Static ...

, American drummer *

Billie Davies Billie Davies (née Goegebeur, December 10, 1955) is an American female Jazz drumming, jazz drummer and composer best known for her avant garde and avant-garde jazz compositions since the mid-1990s, and her improvisational drumming techniques s ...

, American drummer *

Billy Davies William McIntosh Davies (born 31 May 1964) is a Scottish former professional footballer and manager. He won the 2007 Play-offs with Derby County, finished as runners-up in 2005 with Preston North End, and reached the semi-finals in 2006 (Prest ...

, Scottish football manager *

Bob Davies Robert Edris Davies (January 15, 1920 – April 22, 1990) was an American professional basketball player. Alongside Bobby Wanzer he formed one of the best backcourt duos in the National Basketball Association's early years. Davies and Wanzer le ...

, American basketball player *

Brandon Davies Brandon Davies (born July 25, 1991) is an American-born naturalized Ugandan professional basketball player for Partizan Belgrade of the Basketball League of Serbia (KLS), the Adriatic League and the EuroLeague. He also represents the senior Ugan ...

, American basketball player *

Brenda Davies Brenda Ethel Davies (née Mathews) (January 17, 1917 – January 9, 2013) was an Australian actress and stage manager. She was the wife and literary executor of Canadian novelist Robertson Davies. Mathews was born in Melbourne, and met Davies at ...

(1917–2013), wife and literary executor of Robertson Davies * Brian Davies, philosopher * Brian Davies, birth name of British illustrator and cartoonist Michael ffolkes *

Bryan Davies (disambiguation) Bryan Davies may refer to: * Bryan Davies, Baron Davies of Oldham (born 1939), Labour member of the House of Lords * Bryan Davies (singer) Bryan Davies (born 4 July 1944) is a British-born Australian pop music singer and entertainer. He appea ...

, multiple people *

Bryn Davies Brinley Howard Davies, Baron Davies of Brixton (born 17 May 1944), known as Bryn Davies, is a British trade unionist, actuary and politician who was Leader of the Inner London Education Authority in the early 1980s. Early life Davies graduat ...

, British trade unionist and politician

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Caitlin Davies Caitlin Davies (born 6 March 1964) is an English author, historian, journalist and teacher. She has written several books about social history and women's history. Her historical works have focused on swimmers, female prisoners, female crimina ...

, English writer * Callum Davies (disambiguation), multiple people * Carrie Davies, British broadcaster * Charles Lynn Davies, Wales rugby player *

Charlie Davies Charles Desmond Davies (born June 25, 1986) is an American former professional soccer player who played as a forward. Davies set several soccer records at his high school, the Brooks School, before appearing for the Boston College Eagles an ...

, American footballer * Charlotte Davies, American model * Chris Davies (disambiguation), multiple people *

Christopher Davies (disambiguation) Christopher or Chris Davies may refer to: * Chris Davies (Liberal Democrat politician) (born 1954), UK politician * Chris Davies (Conservative politician) (born 1967), Conservative MP for Brecon and Radnorshire, 2015–19 * Christopher Davies (sa ...

, multiple people *

Clara Novello Davies Clara Novello Davies (7 April 1861 – 7 February 1943) was a Welsh singer, teacher, composer, and conductor. She used the pen name Pencerddes Morgannwg. Early life Clara Novello Davies was born on 7 April 1861. She was named after Clara Nove ...

, Welsh singer, mother of Ivor Novello *

Clement Davies Edward Clement Davies (19 February 1884 – 23 March 1962) was a Welsh politician and leader of the Liberal Party from 1945 to 1956. Early life and education Edward Clement Davies was born on 19 February 1884 in Llanfyllin, Montgomeryshire, ...

, British politician *

Clement L. Davies Clement Llewellyn Davies (1889 – 1951) was a Canadian British-Israel preacher. Davies was a dominant personality and a skilled marketer who drew large crowds to his preaching. He was pastor of Centennial Methodist Church, followed by Victoria ...

, Canadian Christian minister and Ku Klux Klan supporter *

Cliff Davies (disambiguation) Cliff Davies may refer to: * Cliff Davies (musician) (1948–2008), British drummer known for his work with If and Ted Nugent * Cliff Davies (rugby union) (1919–1967), Welsh international rugby player * Clifford Davis (music manager) Clifford ...

, multiple people *

Cooke Davies Myrddyn Cooke Davies (May 26, 1897 – December 29, 1970) was a politician in Ontario, Canada. He was a Progressive Conservative member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1945 to 1959 who represented the riding of Windsor—Walker ...

, Canadian politician *

Curtis Davies Curtis Eugene Davies (born 15 March 1985) is a former professional footballer who played as a centre-back. Born in England, he represented the Sierra Leone national team. Davies began his career at Luton Town, for whom he made his professiona ...

, English footballer *

Cyril Davies Cyril Davies (23 January 1932 – 7 January 1964) was an English blues musician, and one of the first blues harmonica players in England. Biography Born at St Mildred's, 15 Hawthorn Drive, Willowbank, Denham, Buckinghamshire, he was the so ...

, English musician

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Dai Davies (disambiguation) Dai Davies may refer to: * Dai Davies (sportsman) (1880–1944), rugby union, rugby league, and association footballer for Llanelli (RU), Wales (RL), Swinton, Wales (Soccer) and Bolton Wanderers * Dai Davies (cricketer) (1896–1976), first-class ...

, multiple people *

Dan Davies (writer) Daniel Davies (born 30 October 1970) is a British journalist, editor and writer. Jimmy Savile book Davies attended a recording of Jimmy Savile's BBC television show ''Jim'll Fix It'' at the age of nine, and noted "a suggestion of menace in his ...

(born 1970), British journalist *

Dangerous Davies Detective Constable "Dangerous" Davies is the central character in a series of comic detective novels by Leslie Thomas and a TV series, ''The Last Detective'' made for ITV and starring Peter Davison. The first novel in the series had earlier be ...

, fictional character from ''The Last Detective'' *

Dave Davies (disambiguation) David Davies may refer to: Politics *David Davies (industrialist) (1818–1890), also known as David Davies Llandinam, MP for Cardigan, 1874–1885, and Cardiganshire, 1885–1886 * David Davies (Australian politician) (c. 1840–1894), politician ...

, multiple people * David Davies (disambiguation), multiple people *

Deddie Davies Deddie Davies (born Gillian Nancy Davies, 2 March 1938 – 21 December 2016) was a Welsh character actress. Biography Davies was born in Bridgend, Wales. She trained at RADA and is most familiar to television viewers for comedy roles in a ho ...

(1938–2016), Welsh character actress *

Denys Johnson-Davies Denys Johnson-Davies (Arabic: دنيس جونسون ديڤيز) (also known as Abdul Wadud) was an eminent Arabic-to- English literary translator who translated, ''inter alia,'' several works by Nobel Prize-winning Egyptian author Naguib Mahfouz, ...

, Canadian translator *

Denzil Davies David John Denzil Davies (9 October 1938 – 10 October 2018) was a Welsh Labour Party politician. He served for 35 years as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Llanelli from 1970 to 2005. He was a Treasury Minister (1975–1979); a member of ...

, British politician *

Diana Davies (disambiguation) Diana Davies is the name of: * Diana Davies (actress) (born 1936), British actress * Diana Davies (athlete) (born 1961), British high jumper * Diana Davies (photographer) Diana Davies (born 1938) is an American photographer, playwright, painter, ...

, multiple people *

Dick Davies Richard Allan Davies (January 21, 1936 – February 25, 2012) was an American basketball player. He played for the gold medal-winning United States men's national basketball team at the 1964 Summer Olympics. He is also the youngest brother of Bob ...

(1936–2012), American Olympic basketball player *

Dickie Davies Richard John Davies (30 April 1928 – 19 February 2023) was a British television sports presenter who anchored '' World of Sport'' from 1968 until 1985. Early life Davies attended Oldershaw Grammar School in Wallasey after passing his el ...

(1928–2023), English television presenter *

Domenick Davies Domenick Davies (born 1 February 1978)
accessed: 23 March 2010 is a German

, German rugby union international * Donald Davies (disambiguation), multiple people *

Douglas Arthur Davies Wing Commander Douglas Arthur Davies (12 January 1896 – 1992) was an officer of the British Royal Air Force, who was credited with 10 aerial victories in World War I, and also served during World War II. Early life Davies was born in Harrow, ...

(1896–1992), British military officer

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* Ebenezer Thomas Davies (1903–1991), scholar and priest * Edgar G. Davies (1898–1919), British World War I flying ace *

Ednyfed Hudson Davies Gwilym Ednyfed Hudson-Davies (4 December 1929 – 11 January 2018), known as Ednyfed Hudson Davies, was a Welsh politician and Member of Parliament (MP). He was born in Llanelli, the son of Ebenezer Curig Davies and his wife Enid (née Hughes). ...

(1929–2018), Welsh politician *

Edward Davies (disambiguation) Edward or Eddie Davies may refer to: Authors *Edward Davies (Celtic) (1756–1831), Welsh writer and druidic poet *Edward J. Davies (born 1947), American historian *Edward Tegla Davies (1880–1967), Welsh writer Sports people *Eddie Davies (boxe ...

, multiple people *

Edwin Davies Eddie Davies (18 June 1946 – 11 September 2018) was a British businessman and philanthropist. He served as chairman of the Strix Group from 1984 to 2006. He was the owner of Bolton Wanderers F.C. until March 2016, when Dean Holdsworth fronte ...

, British businessman and philanthropist *

Edwin Davies (publisher) Edwin Davies (March 1859 – February 1919) was a Welsh publisher and editor. Born in Old Parr's Cottage, Welshpool, Montgomeryshire, his family later moved to Brecon, where he grew up. On completing his elementary education, he began a seve ...

(1859–1919), Welsh publisher and editor *

Emiko Davies Emiko Davies is an Australia-born cookbook author, food journalist and food blogger, known for a focus on regional Italian food. She is based in Florence, Italy. About Emiko Davies is from Canberra, Australia and raised between Australia and C ...

, Australian-born food writer *

Emily Davies Sarah Emily Davies (22 April 1830 – 13 July 1921) was an English feminist who founded Girton College, Cambridge. She campaigned as a suffragist and for women's rights to university education. In her early life, she attended meetings of the ...

, English feminist * Eric Davies, South African cricketer * Ernest Davies, multiple people *

Eva Davies Eva Davies (25 December 1924 – 2 December 2013) was a British fencer. She competed in the women's team foil event at the 1968 Summer Olympics The 1968 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XIX Olympiad () and offic ...

(1924–2013), British fencer * Evan Thomas Davies (1878–1969), Welsh composer

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Frances Davies Frances Davies (18 October 1996) is a New Zealand field hockey player. She was first named to New Zealand women's national field hockey team in 2016. Her position is defender. Davies also plays for the Midlands hockey team. Early life and educat ...

(born 1996), New Zealand field hockey player * Francis James Davies (1889–1941), British military aviator *

Fred Davies Frederick Davies (22 August 1939 – 2 September 2020) was an English footballer who made nearly 400 appearances in the Football League playing as a goalkeeper for Wolverhampton Wanderers, Cardiff City and AFC Bournemouth. He later became a mana ...

(1939–2020), English footballer *

Freddie Davies Freddie Davies (born 21 July 1937) is a British comedian and actor who came to public notice in 1964 though the television talent show '' Opportunity Knocks'' and has since appeared in several television series and films. Early life Freddie Da ...

(born 1937), English comedian

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Gareth Davies (disambiguation) Gareth Davies may refer to: Musicians *Gareth Glynne Davies (born 1951), Welsh composer *Gareth Davies, bassist in Funeral for a Friend Politicians *Gareth Davies (English politician) (born 1984), British Conservative MP for Grantham and Stamford ...

, multiple people *

Garfield Davies, Baron Davies of Coity David Garfield Davies, Baron Davies of Coity, (24 June 1935 – 4 March 2019 ) was a Labour Co-operative peer in the House of Lords and a former trade union leader. Biography Davies left school at 15 and worked as an electrician, serving i ...

(1935–2019), British trade union leader *

Gary Davies (disambiguation) Gary Davies may refer to: *Gary Davies (born 1954), DJ *Gary Davies (boxer) (born 1982), British bantamweight boxer See also *Gareth Davies (disambiguation) Gareth Davies may refer to: Musicians *Gareth Glynne Davies (born 1951), Welsh composer ...

, multiple people *

Gavyn Davies Gavyn Davies, (born 27 November 1950) is a former Goldman Sachs partner who was the chairman of the BBC from 2001 until 2004. On 28 January 2004 he announced that he was resigning his BBC post following the publication of the Hutton Inquiry r ...

, British banker and past BBC chairman * Gemma Davies (born 1991), English football manager *

Geoffrey Davies Geoffrey Walsh Davies (15 December 1938 – 13 July 2023) was an English actor. Early life and career The son of an accountant, Davies was educated at grammar school and studied at art college to be a commercial artist before becoming an acto ...

, English actor * George Davies (disambiguation), multiple people * Geraint Davies (disambiguation), multiple people *

Gerald Davies Sir Thomas Gerald Reames Davies (born 7 February 1945) is a Welsh former rugby union wing who played international rugby for Wales between 1966 and 1978 and was selected for two British Lions tours. He is one of a small group of Welsh players ...

Welsh rugby player *

Gordon Leslie Herries Davies Gordon Leslie Herries Davies (born Gordon Leslie Davies; 18 January 1932 in Manchester – 22 February 2019 in North Uist, Scotland) was a British and Irish geographer, specializing in geomorphology, and a historian of geography and geology. He was ...

(1932–2019), British geographer and historian of geography and geology *

Grant Davies Grant Davies (born 11 September 1963) is an Australian sprint canoeist who competed in the late 1980s. At the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, he won a silver medal in the K-1 1000 m event. He was initially told that he had won the gold medal, ...

, Australian canoer *

Greg Davies Gregory Daniel Davies ( ; born 14 May 1968) is a Welsh comedian, actor, presenter, and writer. He is best known for his roles as Mr Gilbert in ''The Inbetweeners'' (2008–2010), Ken Thompson in ''Cuckoo'' (2012–2019), Dan Davies in '' Man ...

, Welsh comedian *

Godfrey Davies Godfrey Davies (13 May 1892 – 28 May 1957) was an English historian of the 17th century and member of the research staff of the Huntington Library. ''The Mississippi Valley Historical Review'' summarized his contributions by noting: "Through hi ...

, English historian *

Gwen Ffrangcon-Davies Dame Gwen Lucy Ffrangcon-Davies (25 January 1891 – 27 January 1992) was a British actress who worked mainly in theatre and television, as well as radio and film. She made her last acting appearance as a centenarian in 1991. Early life She wa ...

, English actress

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Harvey Davies Harvey Peter Davies (born 3 September 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Liverpool. Club career Liverpool Davies joined the Liverpool academy from under-nine level. Following an injury crisis he was ...

(born 2003), English footballer * Henry Davies (disambiguation), multiple people *

Hilary Davies Hilary Davies (born 1954) is an English poet, critic and translator. She has also taught extensively. Biography Davies was born in London to Anglo-Welsh parents, and was educated at Bromley High School and Wadham College, Oxford, where she was a ...

(born 1954), English poet, critic and translator * Hopkin Davies, Wales international rugby player *

Howard Davies (disambiguation) Howard Davies may refer to: * Howard Davies (rugby union) (1916–1987), Wales rugby union international * Sir Howard Davies (economist) (born 1951), former Director of the London School of Economics and former British financial regulator * Howa ...

, multiple people *

Hugh Sykes Davies Hugh Sykes Davies (17 August 1909 – 6 June 1984)Hunter Davies Edward Hunter Davies (born 7 January 1936) is a British author, journalist and broadcaster. His books include the only authorised biography of the Beatles. Early life Davies was born in Johnstone, Renfrewshire, to Scottish parents. For four ...

, Scottish writer *

Huw Irranca-Davies Ifor Huw Irranca-Davies (; born 22 January 1963) is a Welsh Labour and Co-operative politician who has served as Deputy First Minister of Wales since August 2024, and as Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs since March 2024 ...

, British politician

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Ian Davies (disambiguation) Ian Davies may refer to: * Ian Davies (footballer) (born 1957), English former footballer * Ian Davies (basketball) (1956–2013), Australian basketball player * Ian Rees Davies (1942–2014), vice-chancellor of the University of Hong Kong * Ian ...

, multiple people *

Idris Davies Idris Davies (6 January 1905 – 6 April 1953) was a Welsh poet. Born in Rhymney, near Merthyr Tydfil in South Wales, he became a poet, originally writing in Welsh, but later writing exclusively in English. Davies was the only poet to cover th ...

, Welsh poet

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J. Glyn Davies John Glyn Davies (22 October 1870 – 11 November 1953) was a Welsh scholar, poet and songwriter, most of whose creative writing is in the Welsh language. His songs for children, often in the form of Sea shanty, sea shanties, remain very popular ...

, Welsh poet and scholar * Jack Davies (disambiguation), several people *

Jack Llewelyn Davies John Llewelyn Davies (11 September 1894 – 17 September 1959) was the second eldest of the Llewelyn Davies boys, who were befriended by Peter Pan creator J. M. Barrie, and one of the inspirations for the boy characters in the story of Peter P ...

, second eldest of the Llewelyn Davies boys befriended by Peter Pan creator J. M. Barrie *

Jackson Davies Jackson Davies (born 17 March 1950) is a Canadian actor. He is best known for his role as RCMP Constable John Constable in the television series ''The Beachcombers'', which he reprised in the TV movies '' The New Beachcombers'' (2002) and ''A Be ...

, Canadian actor *

Jacob G. Davies Jacob G. Davies (May 29, 1796 – December 7, 1857) was an American politician. He served as Mayor of Baltimore for two terms, from 1844 to 1848. Early life Jacob G. Davies was born on May 29, 1796, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Sarah (née Glen) ...

(1795–1857), American politician *

James Davies (disambiguation) James Davies may refer to: Sports * James Davies (footballer, born 1845) (1845–c. 1910), Wrexham F.C. and Wales footballer * James Davies (cyclist, born 1906) (1906–1999), Canadian Olympic cyclist * James Davies (cyclist, born 1934) (1934– ...

, multiple people *

Jeremy Davies (exorcist) Jeremy Ponsonby Meredyth Davies (25 March 1935 – 5 November 2022) was an English Roman Catholic priest and physician. Davies was a leading exorcist and co-founder of the International Association of Exorcists. Early life Jeremy Ponsonby Mere ...

, English Catholic priest *

Jeremy Davies Jeremy Boring (born October 28, 1969), known professionally as Jeremy Davies, is an American actor. He is known for playing Ray Aibelli in '' Spanking the Monkey'' (1994), Corporal Timothy Upham in ''Saving Private Ryan'' (1998), Private Toffl ...

, American actor *

Jérémy Davies Jérémy Davies (born December 4, 1996) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the New Jersey Devils in the seventh round, 192nd ove ...

, Canadian ice hockey player *

Jim Davies (disambiguation) Jim Davies may refer to: Sports * Jim Davies (footballer) (1926–2010), Australian rules footballer * Jim Davies (rugby) (1882–1971), Welsh rugby union, and rugby league footballer of the 1900s, 1910s and 1920s, and rugby league coach of the 192 ...

, multiple people *

Jimmy Davies (disambiguation) Jimmy Davies may refer to: *Jimmy Davies (racing driver) (1929–1966), American racecar driver in Champ cars, and midgets *Jimmy Davies (RAF officer) (1913–1940), American airman in World War Two * Jimmy Davies (football manager), English footba ...

, multiple people * Joan Davies (1912-1982), concert pianist, wife of Ivor Walsworth * Jocelyn Davies, Welsh politician * Joe Davies (disambiguation) *

John Davies (disambiguation) John Davies may refer to: Academics *John Davies (archivist) (1925–1999), Malaysian archivist * John Davies (chemist) (died 1850), English chemist * John Davies (classical scholar, born 1679) (1679–1732), English classical scholar, and presi ...

, multiple people *

Jon Davies Jonathan M. "Jon" Davies is an American meteorologist, storm chaser, and author. An operational meteorologist, Davies is a weather forecaster and is known for his mesoscale meteorology research related to tornadoes and convective storms. He is a ...

, American meteorologist and storm chaser *

Jonathan Davies (disambiguation) Jonathan Davies may refer to: *Jonathan Davies (rugby, born 1962), Welsh dual-code rugby player and TV pundit *Jonathan Davies (rugby union, born 1988), Welsh rugby union player *Jonathan Davies (cricketer, born 1976), former English cricketer *Jona ...

, multiple people *

Joseph Davies (disambiguation) Joseph or Joe Davies may refer to: Sportsmen *Joe Davies (footballer, born 1864) (1864–1943), Newton Heath F.C., Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. and Wales international footballer *Joe Davies (footballer, born 1870) (1870–?), Everton F.C., Manches ...

, multiple people * Jude Davies, British academic

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Karl Davies Karl Davies (born 6 August 1982) is an English actor who portrayed Lyle Anderson in the TV series '' Kingdom''. Previously, he had portrayed Robert Sugden in the ITV soap opera ''Emmerdale''. Career Davies took over the role of Robert Sugd ...

, English television actor *

Kay Davies Dame Kay Elizabeth Davies (''née'' Partridge; born 1 April 1951) is a British geneticist. She is Dr Lee's Professor of Anatomy at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of Hertford College, Oxford. She is director of the Medical Research Cou ...

, English geneticist *

Ken Davies (disambiguation) Ken Davies may refer to: * Ken Davies (politician) (born 1948), Australian politician * Ken Davies (artist) (1925–2017), American painter * Ken Davies (ice hockey) Kenneth George "Buck" Davies (August 10, 1922 – November 11, 2004) was a Canad ...

, multiple people *

Kevin Davies Kevin Cyril Davies (born 26 March 1977) is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker for Chesterfield, Southampton, Blackburn Rovers, Millwall, Bolton Wanderers and Preston North End. He managed Southport in the 2017� ...

, English footballer *

, British television director * Kieron Davies, German rugby union player *

Kimberley Davies Kimberley Davies (born 20 February 1973) is an Australian actress and model, known for playing Annalise Hartman on the Australian television soap opera ''Neighbours'' from 1993 until 1996. Early life Davies was born in Ballarat, Victoria, whe ...

, Australian actress * Kyle Davies, American baseball player * Kyle Davies, American soccer player

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L. P. Davies Leslie Purnell Davies (20 October 1914 – 6 January 1988) was a British novelist whose works typically combine elements of horror, science fiction and mystery. He also wrote many short stories under several pseudonyms, including: L. Purnell Dav ...

, British novelist *

Lane Davies Lane Davies (born July 31, 1951) is an American actor. Personal life Davies was born in Dalton, Georgia, the son of Emily and Bill Davies. He has three brothers—Bruce, George, and Whit. He graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with ...

, American actor *

Laura Davies Dame Laura Jane Davies, (born 5 October 1963) is an English professional golfer. She has achieved the status of her nation's most accomplished female golfer of modern times, being the second non-American to finish at the top of the LPGA mone ...

, English golfer *

Libby Davies Libby Davies (born February 27, 1953) is a Canadian politician from British Columbia. She was the member of Parliament for Vancouver East from 1997 to 2015, House leader for the New Democratic Party (NDP) from 2003 to 2011, and deputy leade ...

, Canadian politician *

Lilian May Davies Princess Lilian of Sweden, Duchess of Halland (born Lillian May Davies, later Craig; 30 August 1915 – 10 March 2013), was a British fashion model who became a member of the Swedish royal family through her 1976 marriage to Prince Bertil, Duke o ...

, later

Princess Lilian, Duchess of Halland Princess Lilian of Sweden, Duchess of Halland (born Lillian May Davies, later Craig; 30 August 1915 – 10 March 2013), was a British fashion model who became a member of the Swedish royal family through her 1976 marriage to Prince Bertil, Duke ...

Lindy Davies Lindy Davies (born 29 August 1946) is an Australian actress, director, actor trainer and performance consultant. She played Ruth Ballinger in the Australian soap opera ''Prisoner'' in 1985, and won the AFI (AACTA) Award for Best Supporting Ac ...

, Australian actress * Llewellyn Alberic Emilius Price-Davies, British general *

Lorys Davies Lorys Martin Davies (14 June 1936 – 25 February 2021) was Archdeacon of Bolton from 1992 until 2001. Biography Davies was born on 14 June 1936, in Whitland. He received his education at Whitland Grammar School and St David's College, Lampete ...

, British Anglican priest *

Louis Henry Davies Sir Louis Henry Davies (May 4, 1845May 1, 1924) was a Canadian lawyer, businessman and politician, and judge from the province of Prince Edward Island. In a public career spanning six decades, he served as the third premier of Prince Edward ...

, Canadian politician *

Luke Davies Luke Davies (born 1962) is an Australian writer of poetry, novels and screenplays. His best known works are '' Candy: A Novel of Love and Addiction'' (which was adapted for the screen in 2006) and the screenplay for the film ''Lion'', which ea ...

, Australian writer *

Lyndal Davies Lyndal Davies (born 1967 in Brisbane, Australia) is a journalist. From 1991, she has been making cinema and video of wildlife inspired by Jane Goodall and Félix Rodríguez de la Fuente. Davies is a wildlife presenter for Animal Planet. She ho ...

, Australian wildlife documentary maker *

Lynn Davies Lynn Davies CBE (born 20 May 1942) is a Welsh former track and field athlete who specialised in the long jump. He was the 1964 Olympic champion in the event. Early life Davies was born in Nantymoel near Bridgend and was a member of the ...

, British athlete

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* M. C. Davies (1835–1913), Australian businessman *

Mandy Rice-Davies Marilyn Foreman (21 October 1944 – 18 December 2014), better known as Mandy Rice-Davies, was a Welsh model and showgirl best known for her association with Christine Keeler and her role in the Profumo affair, which discredited the Conservativ ...

(1944–2014), Welsh model * Marcus Davies (born 1991), Australian rules footballer *

Marianne Davies Marianne Davies (1743 or 1744 – c. 1818) was an English musician, daughter of the composer and flautist Richard Davies and the sister of the classical soprano Cecilia Davies. She was a singer who also played flute and harpsichord. She was ha ...

, English musician *

Marion Davies Marion Davies (born Marion Cecilia Douras; January 3, 1897 – September 22, 1961) was an American actress, producer, screenwriter, and philanthropist. Educated in a religious convent, Davies left the school to pursue a career as a chorus girl ...

(1897–1961), American actress * Mark Davies (disambiguation), multiple people * Marshall Davies (born 1930), American musician; pianist, professor * Martin Davies (disambiguation), multiple people * Mary Elizabeth Davies (1925–2015), Welsh chess master * Matthew Davies (disambiguation), multiple people * Mervyn Davies (disambiguation), multiple people * Michael Davies (disambiguation), multiple people * Mike Davies (disambiguation), multiple people * Mims Davies (born 1975), British Conservative politician, MP for Eastleigh from 2015 to 2019 * A. Morley Davies (1869–1959), British paleontologist

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* Nicholas Barry Davies, British ethologist, ornithologist and professor at the University of Cambridge * Nicholas Llewelyn Davies, see Llewelyn Davies * Nick Davies, British journalist * Nicola Davies (disambiguation), multiple people * Norman Davies, English historian

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* Oliver Ford Davies, English actor * Owen Davies (disambiguation), multiple people

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* Patricia Davies (field hockey), Zimbabwean field hockey player * Paul Davies (disambiguation), multiple people * Peter Davies (disambiguation), multiple people * Peter Ho Davies, English author * Peter Llewelyn Davies, see Llewelyn Davies * Peter Maxwell Davies (1934–2016), English composer * Philip Davies, British politician * Philip R. Davies, British scholar * A. Powell Davies, American Unitarian Minister

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* Quentin Davies, British politician

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* R.E.G. Davies, English scholar and aviation writer * Ray Davies, English musician and member of The Kinks * Reine Davies, American actress * Rees Davies, Welsh historian * Rhett Davies, producer * Rhys Davies (disambiguation), multiple people * Richard Davies (disambiguation), multiple people * Richard Gareth Davies, English entomologist * Rick Davies, English musician with Supertramp * Riley Davies, British rapper known as ArrDee * Robert Davies (disambiguation), multiple people * Rob Davies (disambiguation), multiple people * Robertson Davies, Canadian author * Robin Davies (1954–2010), Welsh actor * Roger Davies (disambiguation), multiple people * Ron Davies (disambiguation), multiple people * Ronald Davies (disambiguation), multiple people * Rosemary Davies, American actress * Rosina Davies (1863–1949), Welsh evangelist * Roy Davies (disambiguation), multiple people * Rupert Davies, English actor * Russell Davies, Welsh television personality * Russell T Davies, Welsh television writer * Ryan Davies, Welsh entertainer

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* Sally Davies (disambiguation), multiple people * Sam Davies (disambiguation), multiple people * Samuel Davies (disambiguation), multiple people * Sara Davies (born 1984), British businesswoman * Sarah Davies (disambiguation), multiple people * Scott Davies (disambiguation), multiple people * Sean Davies (born 1973), Zimbabwean cricketer * Sean Davies (footballer) (born 1985), English footballer * Sharron Davies (born 1962), English swimmer * Shaun Davies (disambiguation), multiple people * Shona Rapira Davies, New Zealand artist * Siobhan Davies, English dancer * Simon Davies (disambiguation), multiple people * S. O. Davies (1886–1972), British politician * Somerset Davies (1754–1817), English politician * Sonja Davies, New Zealand trade unionist and politician * Stan Davies (1898–1972), Welsh international footballer * Stephen Davies (disambiguation), multiple people * Steven Davies, English cricketer * Stevie Davies, Welsh novelist * Stewart Davies, English football chairman * Stuart Davies (rugby union) (born 1965), Welsh rugby union player * Sue Jones-Davies, Welsh actress and singer * Sylvia Llewelyn Davies (1866–1910), mother of the boys who served as the inspiration for Peter Pan

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* T. Glynne Davies, Welsh poet and broadcaster * Terence Davies (1945–2023), English film director and screenwriter * Theophilus Harris Davies, British businessman * Thomas Davies (disambiguation), includes Tom Davies * Tim Davies (disambiguation) * Tod Davies, American screenwriter * Trefor Davies, Welsh cricketer * Tru Davies, fictional eponymous character in Tru Calling * Tudor Davies, Welsh tenor

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* Valentine Davies, American film director * Vanessa Lloyd-Davies (1960–2005), British doctor, equestrian and soldier

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* W. H. Davies, Welsh poet and writer * W. P. C. Davies, English rugby player and headmaster * W. R. Davies, second president (1941–1959) of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire * Walford Davies, English composer * William Davies (disambiguation), multiple people * William Rupert Davies, former Canadian senator * Windsor Davies (1930–2019), English actor

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* Zach Davies, American baseball player

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