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Devo

Unisex Name day: August 17
Devo is a short form of Devin: on birth records it is written Devin (169,860 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Devin page. Also a short form of Devon, Devan, Devonte.
Origin: Irish (Gaelic). Meaning: Possibly 'fawn/deer' or 'poet'; also linked to the French word for 'diviner'.
Anglicized from an Irish surname, perhaps from Gaelic 'damh' (ox/deer) or 'daimhín' (little poet).

Name day for Devo

August 17

Why this day? Devo is a short form of Devin, and shares its name day.

Devo is celebrated in the United States on August 17.

The story of the name Devo

Devo is a short form of Devin. It keeps its origin (Irish (Gaelic)) and meaning — possibly 'fawn/deer' or 'poet'; also linked to the French word for 'diviner', and shares its name day, August 17.

On birth records, Devo is rarely written as such: the Devos are Devins (169,860 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Devin page. Devo is also a short form of Devon, Devan, Devonte.

Frequently asked questions about Devo

What does Devo mean?

Devo is a short form of Devin, which means possibly 'fawn/deer' or 'poet'; also linked to the French word for 'diviner'.

When is Devo's name day?

August 17, together with Devin: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Devo a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Devin.

Devo's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 6/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Devo

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth42%
  2. Andrea43%
  3. Faith45%
  4. Agnes46%
  5. Barbara47%
  6. Terri48%
  7. Martha48%
  8. Teresa48%
  9. Theresa48%
  10. Roberta48%

Love potential for Devo

Bottom 10

  1. Maya46%
  2. Jill49%
  3. Marilyn50%
  4. Melody50%
  5. April52%
  6. Autumn53%
  7. Alice53%
  8. Barbara53%
  9. Violet53%
  10. Annie54%

Professional potential for Devo

Bottom 10

  1. Lillie42%
  2. Bonnie42%
  3. Molly42%
  4. Jeanette44%
  5. Janet44%
  6. Cindy44%
  7. Tammy45%
  8. Ada45%
  9. Layla45%
  10. Marjorie45%

Crush potential for Devo

Bottom 10

  1. Agnes45%
  2. Andrea46%
  3. Roberta47%
  4. Ruth47%
  5. Martha47%
  6. Constance47%
  7. Connie47%
  8. Barbara50%
  9. Norma52%
  10. Anne55%
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