What origin is the name Dewy?

Dewy comes from Dutch naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Dewy?

Names from the same dutch tradition pair naturally with Dewy — for example Tess, Sofie, Isa. You can browse more on our dutch names page.

Both spellings are used. Dewy means "A Dutch diminutive often associated with the name David or related to the word for dew."; Devy is listed with the meaning "Dear or beloved". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live. Other spellings: Dewi.

Dewy

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Dewy

Dewy

Boy

Dutch

2 syllables

Dewy is a Dutch boy's name meaning "A Dutch diminutive often associated with the name David or related to the word for dew".

Dewy is a boy's name of Dutch origin meaning "A Dutch diminutive often associated with the name David or related to the word for dew". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Dutch
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Dewy mean?

A Dutch diminutive often associated with the name David or related to the word for dew.

How popular is Dewy?

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What does Dewy mean?

Dewy is a boy name of Dutch origin meaning "A Dutch diminutive often associated with the name David or related to the word for dew.".

How popular is Dewy?

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Sister names that go with Dewy

Tess Sofie Isa Romy Ilse Evi

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Name numerology

7is the Chaldean number for Dewy.

Number 7 is linked with wisdom, reflection and intuition.

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Other spellings of Dewy

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Devy — "Dear or beloved" (Unknown origin)
Dewi — "The beloved; variant of david: beloved or friend, from the hebrew. sixth century st david (or dewi) was patron saint of wales" (Irish)

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Dewy at a glance

Letters: 4
Syllables: 2
Starts with: D
Ends with: -wy
Vowels: 1 of 4 letters

4-letter boy names

Which names have a similar meaning to Dewy?

Dewy means "A Dutch diminutive often associated with the name David or related to the word for dew." — these names share that spirit.

Emma — "Emma comes from the Germanic word ermen, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It was brought to England by Norman nobility." (German)
Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Abigail — "Abigail comes from the Hebrew Avigayil, meaning 'my father's joy'. She is a wife of King David in the Bible." (Hebrew)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)