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Ovan

Boy Name day: July 15
Ovan is a short form of Donovan: on birth records it is written Donovan (58,559 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Donovan page.
Origin: Irish (Gaelic). Meaning: Dark/brown-haired chieftain.
Anglicization of the Irish surname Ó Donndubháin, from the personal name Donndubhán (donn 'brown' + dubh 'dark/black' + diminutive).

Name day for Ovan

July 15

Why this day? Ovan is a short form of Donovan, and shares its name day.

Ovan is celebrated in the United States on July 15.

The story of the name Ovan

Ovan is a short form of Donovan. It keeps its origin (Irish (Gaelic)) and meaning — dark/brown-haired chieftain, and shares its name day, July 15.

On birth records, Ovan is rarely written as such: the Ovans are Donovans (58,559 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Donovan page.

Frequently asked questions about Ovan

What does Ovan mean?

Ovan is a short form of Donovan, which means dark/brown-haired chieftain.

When is Ovan's name day?

July 15, together with Donovan: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Ovan a name in its own right?

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

Ovan's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 5/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Ovan

Bottom 10

  1. John42%
  2. Elvis42%
  3. Johnny43%
  4. Joseph44%
  5. Joesph44%
  6. Karl47%
  7. Cleophus50%
  8. Kurt52%
  9. Jon53%
  10. Pete53%

Love potential for Ovan

Top 10

  1. Woody88%
  2. Teddy84%
  3. Lonnie84%
  4. Alphonso84%
  5. Dwaine81%
  6. Bart80%
  7. Chip80%
  8. Roddy80%
  9. Sammy79%
  10. Wardell79%

Bottom 10

  1. Dirk42%
  2. Elvis42%
  3. Flint42%
  4. Johnny42%
  5. Hal42%
  6. Tony42%
  7. Kurt42%
  8. Karl42%
  9. Van44%
  10. Roby45%

Professional potential for Ovan

Bottom 10

  1. Fritz42%
  2. Skip42%
  3. Rance42%
  4. Curtis42%
  5. Wally42%
  6. Lonny42%
  7. Dickie42%
  8. Rudy42%
  9. Tommy42%
  10. Johnny42%

Crush potential for Ovan

Top 10

  1. Roby96%
  2. Timmie96%
  3. Curtis96%
  4. Monty94%
  5. Alphonzo93%
  6. Kenny93%
  7. Davy93%
  8. Tony93%
  9. Kevan91%
  10. Rollie91%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt42%
  2. Karl42%
  3. John42%
  4. Joesph42%
  5. Joseph42%
  6. Jon43%
  7. Linwood46%
  8. Phil48%
  9. Hal48%
  10. Phillip48%
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