David Nolan

"There's more to life than living for the next fight. Life is made up of moments. Good ones, bad ones, but they're all worth living."

- David Nolan to Emma Swan

David Nolan, formerly known as John Doe, is a character on ABC's Once Upon a Time. He débuts in the first episode of the first season. He is portrayed by starring cast member Josh Dallas, and is the Storybrooke counterpart of Prince Charming.

Trivia
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Character Notes

 * The name "David" is of Hebrew origin derived from the word "dwd" that means "beloved".
 * The surname "Nolan" is of Irish origin derived from the word "nuall" that means "noble, famous".
 * He is one of the few characters from the first curse who is confirmed to have the same real name in Storybrooke as his Enchanted Forest counterpart; the others being Regina Mills, Jefferson and Mother Superior.
 * According to the Storybrooke Daily Mirror, David is in his early thirties.
 * His cell number is 555-0105.
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Production Notes

 * During Season Two, David dons a custom leather jacket designed by Vancouver's Oceandrive Leather, which also designed several of Emma's leather jackets.

Appearances
Note: "Archive" denotes archive footage.


 * David's name appears on the list Tamara has in "The Evil Queen".