Good; twin; or diminutive of Octavia/David
Tavi is a multi-cultural diminutive with several distinct roots. In Hebrew, it is often a short form of Tuvya, meaning 'good,' while in Aramaic it relates to the word for 'gazelle.' It is also frequently used as a modern, gender-neutral nickname for Octavia or David.
About 10 boys were named Tavi in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Writer, magazine editor, and actress who founded Rookie
Macro strategist and financial analyst
The protagonist and eventual First Lord of Alera · Codex Alera series
