Emma DonoghueIn the yard of the inn, Daffy Cadwaladyr introduced himself. "Short for Davyd, " he said pleasantly. The Londoner looked as if she'd never heard a sillier name in her life.
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The word "Daffy" is an Irish corruption of the Welsh name David, which means "beloved." "Davy" was the nickname of Welsh hero David, so Davyd is another way to say beloved. The original Daffy was a Welsh water sprite, not an English rabbit. The phrase dates from the 19th century.
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