Davenport

Davenport is a gender-neutral name that originates from England. It is a surname from where the original bearer lived or held land. In this case, the place name is derived from the Old English word 'daeif', meaning 'valley', and 'port', meaning 'market town or haven'. Thus, the original meaning of Davenport is 'valley market town'. It also has French origins, where the meaning is 'from the Dane river'. The Davenport name has been associated with the English nobility for centuries. The first recorded spelling of the name was found in the 12th century when William de Dauneporte was listed in the Pipe Rolls of Cheshire. Since then, there have been many notable bearers of the Davenport name. Some of the more notable Davenports include Thomas Davenport, an English inventor who developed the first electric motor, and Captain Edward Davenport, an English naval officer who served with distinction in the Napoleonic Wars.

Gender

Boy

Of course, this is a neutral name.

Origin

English word name

Numerology

D is for delight, a surprise from within.

A is for admirable, you certainly are!

V is for valor, your strength.

E is for electric, a sparkling trait!

N is for noble, your regal bearing.

P is for proud, you can hold your head up!

O is for outlook, pleasing to all.

R is for refreshing, the sparkling you.

T is for thoughtful, the caring you.

Lucky

Davenport lucky number is 7.

The detectives of numerology, 7 is known for its investigative abilities and analytical skills. Astrologically, the number 7 can be thought of as a blend of Virgo and Scorpio energy: 7 is extremely detail-oriented, but is driven by inner-wisdom as opposed to tangible realities.

Famous People Named Davenport

• Birkett Davenport Fry U.S. Confederate general

Davenport in Pop Culture

• Davenport family name on TV's "Lab Rats"
• Brendan Davenport character on Irish TV series "The Clinic"
• Josh Davenport character on TV's "American Gothic"
• Achilles Davenport character in video game "Assassins Creed 3"
• Alvin "Chopper" Davenport character in video game "Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War"