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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

Top 10

  1. Lynda96%
  2. Gwen94%
  3. Bonita93%
  4. Sheryl92%
  5. Karla92%
  6. Lorna92%
  7. Cheri91%
  8. Lorie90%
  9. Shelly90%
  10. Lucinda90%

Love potential for Ovan

Bottom 10

  1. Vicky42%
  2. Pam43%
  3. Jayne46%
  4. Joni46%
  5. Janis46%
  6. Deloris50%
  7. Therese51%
  8. Teri51%
  9. Cathleen53%
  10. Lynne54%

Professional potential for Ovan

Top 10

  1. Betsy79%
  2. Debora74%
  3. Jeri73%
  4. Marianne73%
  5. Shelia71%
  6. Patti69%
  7. Patty69%
  8. Susanne68%
  9. Laurel67%
  10. Polly66%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis42%
  2. Shelly42%
  3. Paulette42%
  4. Lorie42%
  5. Vicky42%
  6. Jeannie42%
  7. Tammie43%
  8. Sherrie44%
  9. Mona44%
  10. Lou44%

Crush potential for Ovan

Top 10

  1. Pam96%
  2. Sheryl96%
  3. Lorie96%
  4. Belinda96%
  5. Darla96%
  6. Cheri96%
  7. Shelly96%
  8. Bonita96%
  9. Sherri96%
  10. Lynda96%

Bottom 10

  1. Trudy44%
  2. Therese46%
  3. Teri46%
  4. Janine50%
  5. Bernadette54%
  6. Susanne55%
  7. Betsy57%
  8. Jayne58%
  9. Joni58%
  10. Patrice58%
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