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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

Top 10

  1. Tod86%
  2. Lyndon85%
  3. Cliff84%
  4. Frederic83%
  5. Lanny82%
  6. Curtiss82%
  7. Monty82%
  8. Mitch81%
  9. Cornell80%
  10. Von80%

Bottom 10

  1. Felton48%
  2. Joesph49%
  3. Kennith58%
  4. Linwood59%
  5. Eddy59%
  6. Dino60%
  7. Lawerence60%
  8. Robby61%
  9. Ernie62%
  10. Elvis62%

Love potential for Devo

Top 10

  1. Greggory86%
  2. Alphonso86%
  3. Jeffry84%
  4. Art83%
  5. Randell83%
  6. Bart83%
  7. Ward82%
  8. Rob80%
  9. Toney80%
  10. Dickie79%

Bottom 10

  1. Elvis46%
  2. Hal48%
  3. Dirk48%
  4. Ike54%
  5. Wally55%
  6. Al56%
  7. Felton56%
  8. Eddy59%
  9. Curt59%
  10. Stan60%

Professional potential for Devo

Bottom 10

  1. Dickie42%
  2. Berry42%
  3. Wally42%
  4. Lonny42%
  5. Robby42%
  6. Eddy42%
  7. Lenny46%
  8. Dino47%
  9. Garth47%
  10. Ronny48%

Crush potential for Devo

Top 10

  1. Berry89%
  2. Stanton87%
  3. Lanny87%
  4. Farrell87%
  5. Monty86%
  6. Vince85%
  7. Burt85%
  8. Domingo85%
  9. Tod83%
  10. Curtiss83%

Bottom 10

  1. Joesph49%
  2. Felton57%
  3. Linwood58%
  4. Hal60%
  5. Phil60%
  6. Denny60%
  7. Denis60%
  8. Ernie61%
  9. Lawerence62%
  10. Rogers62%
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