Davis (Noun) — United States jazz musician; noted for his trumpet style (1926-1991).
Davis (Noun) — United States painter who developed an American version of cubism (1894-1964).
Davis (Noun) — American statesman; president of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War (1808-1889).
Davis (Noun) — United States film actress (1908-1989).
Davis (Noun) — English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605).
Davis (Noun) — United States tennis player who donated the Davis Cup for international team tennis competition (1879-1945).