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Donivan

DAH-nuh-vin

Popularity

#12755

falling

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Irish

Total Births

1,175

Peak Year

#56 in 2007

First Recorded

1913

Style

Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Donovan, meaning "dark brown" or "dark-haired." It is derived from the Irish surname Ó Donndubháin.

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Numerology

2

The Peacemaker

Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.

Famous Namesakes

  • Donovan Bailey

    Canadian sprinter and former world record holder

  • Donovan McNabb

    Former American football quarterback

Spelling Variations

DonovanDonavinDonavan

Similar Names

DeclanRonanSullivanBrendan

Personality Traits

StrongIndependentCreativeCharismatic

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