Lowdy

LOW-dee
Cornish variation of Loveday, English
"beloved day"

Lowdy Origin and Meaning

The name Lowdy is a girl's name meaning "beloved day".

Lowdy is a friendly variation of the traditional Cornish name Loveday. In medieval England, a loveday was when adversaries would meet to settle their dispute peacefully. Babies born during such days were sometimes dubbed Loveday in honor.

Loveday is considered a traditional Cornish name — even though its etymological roots are English — because historically use has been relegated to Cornwall. Lowdy, however, is completely Cornish, originating as a more casual form of the name. Lowdy is seen as a nickname for Loveday and as a name in its own right.

Loveday and Lowdy are technically unisex but are more common among baby girls.