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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. Lourdes47%
  2. Georgette47%
  3. Felton48%
  4. Terrie48%
  5. Joesph49%
  6. Deidre51%
  7. Alfreda55%
  8. Nan55%
  9. Edie56%
  10. Deirdre56%

Love potential for Devo

Bottom 10

  1. Edie43%
  2. Moira43%
  3. Joycelyn43%
  4. Caryl44%
  5. Elvis46%
  6. Lolita46%
  7. Hal48%
  8. Dirk48%
  9. Artis49%
  10. Audie50%

Professional potential for Devo

Top 10

  1. Toney88%
  2. Barton81%
  3. Lawerence80%
  4. Phil79%
  5. Fredric76%
  6. Curtiss76%
  7. Vikki75%
  8. Rob74%
  9. Rogers74%
  10. Mimi74%

Bottom 10

  1. Dickie42%
  2. Dori42%
  3. Georgette42%
  4. Berry42%
  5. Wally42%
  6. Nanette42%
  7. Lonny42%
  8. Unknown42%
  9. Dell42%
  10. Louann42%

Crush potential for Devo

Bottom 10

  1. Joesph49%
  2. Alfreda51%
  3. Georgette56%
  4. Felton57%
  5. Linwood58%
  6. Terrie58%
  7. Hal60%
  8. Phil60%
  9. Denny60%
  10. Denis60%
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