Meaning of name David

The names of some famous persons by the name David (or its variants) are:

David Herbert Lawrence, born on 11 September, a famous author . David Herbert Lawrence's background: Born in 1885. This British writer was born in Eastwood, Nottingham. The success of his first novel, The White Peacock (1911), enabled him to begin writing full time. Women In Love (1921) was filmed in 1969 by Ken Russell with Glenda Jackson, Jennie Linden, Alan Bates and Oliver Reed.

Sir David Attenborough, born on 8 May, a famous media personality . Sir David Attenborough's background: Born in 1926. He was one of the most travelled person on earth. The naturalist and presenter of many award-winning TV series, including Life on Earth (1979), The Living Planet (1983) and The Private Life of Plants (1995), was also a senior manager for the BBC.

David Bowie, born on 18 January, a famous singer . David Bowie's background: Born in 1947. He was one of the most influential rock stars from the early 1970s to the present time. He was as David Jones. His appeal and originality lay in his invention of the concept album, most notably The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars (1972).