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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. Van90%
  2. Cary90%
  3. Gale89%
  4. Monte88%
  5. Leann88%
  6. Ladonna86%
  7. Sheryl86%
  8. Nelson86%
  9. Lana86%
  10. Bret86%

Bottom 10

  1. Teri48%
  2. Therese48%
  3. Freddy51%
  4. Bernadette52%
  5. Janis52%
  6. Janette53%
  7. Timmy56%
  8. Rudy57%
  9. Margarita57%
  10. Guy57%

Love potential for Devo

Bottom 10

  1. Janis42%
  2. Byron45%
  3. Kurt53%
  4. Matt55%
  5. Guy55%
  6. Margo56%
  7. Van56%
  8. Darwin57%
  9. Joni57%
  10. Mona57%

Professional potential for Devo

Bottom 10

  1. Joey42%
  2. Shelly42%
  3. Paulette42%
  4. Jeannie42%
  5. Tammie42%
  6. Rudy42%
  7. Daryl42%
  8. Freddy43%
  9. Janette44%
  10. Deloris44%

Crush potential for Devo

Top 10

  1. Leann96%
  2. Sherri96%
  3. Ladonna96%
  4. Cheri96%
  5. Sheryl96%
  6. Darla96%
  7. Sheri96%
  8. Lorie95%
  9. Pam94%
  10. Shari94%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt53%
  2. Jan55%
  3. Trudy56%
  4. Teri58%
  5. Therese58%
  6. Rene59%
  7. Dwight60%
  8. Bradford60%
  9. Pete60%
  10. Guy60%
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