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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. Orland93%
  2. Sondra92%
  3. Roxie92%
  4. Sidney92%
  5. Maxine90%
  6. Lucious90%
  7. Melba90%
  8. Eva90%
  9. Era89%
  10. Leroy89%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth42%
  2. Ruthie42%
  3. Jack43%
  4. Johnie43%
  5. Johnnie43%
  6. Erna44%
  7. Hildegarde46%
  8. Gaston46%
  9. Agnes46%
  10. Roland46%

Love potential for Devo

Bottom 10

  1. Ouida42%
  2. Merlin42%
  3. Freeda42%
  4. Lulu45%
  5. Fairy46%
  6. Billie46%
  7. Percy46%
  8. Elton47%
  9. Sybil47%
  10. Jaunita47%

Professional potential for Devo

Bottom 10

  1. Toy42%
  2. Wilda42%
  3. Dottie42%
  4. Tiny42%
  5. Garfield42%
  6. Bell42%
  7. Buddy42%
  8. Vernal42%
  9. Lillie42%
  10. Hilton42%

Crush potential for Devo

Bottom 10

  1. Jack42%
  2. Werner42%
  3. Erna42%
  4. Bertie42%
  5. Johnnie42%
  6. Herbert42%
  7. Johnie42%
  8. Hildegarde45%
  9. Inez45%
  10. Roland45%
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