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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

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Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Ovan

Love potential for Ovan

Bottom 10

  1. Joycelyn42%
  2. Moira42%
  3. Madonna42%
  4. Louann42%
  5. Sheree42%
  6. Lolita42%
  7. Dorinda42%
  8. Venus42%
  9. Mitzi42%
  10. Kitty42%

Professional potential for Ovan

Bottom 10

  1. Dori42%
  2. Madonna42%
  3. Deidre42%
  4. Jerrie42%
  5. Louann42%
  6. Lolita42%
  7. Nanette42%
  8. Gay42%
  9. Zina42%
  10. Lauri42%

Crush potential for Ovan

Bottom 10

  1. Alfreda42%
  2. Terrie46%
  3. Lourdes49%
  4. Kaye53%
  5. Georgette54%
  6. Tena58%
  7. Marta58%
  8. Jeanie58%
  9. Freida59%
  10. Mari60%
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