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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. Aletha96%
  2. Effie95%
  3. Shirley94%
  4. June94%
  5. Sallie93%
  6. Vita93%
  7. Vella93%
  8. Clara93%
  9. May92%
  10. Marjory90%

Bottom 10

  1. Hellen42%
  2. Agnes42%
  3. Lulu42%
  4. Ruth42%
  5. Ruthie42%
  6. Hildegarde42%
  7. Erna42%
  8. Inez42%
  9. Bertie43%
  10. Bernadine43%

Love potential for Ovan

Bottom 10

  1. Lola42%
  2. Beverlee42%
  3. Estella42%
  4. Hellen42%
  5. Marylin42%
  6. Marylyn42%
  7. Lulu42%
  8. Rubie42%
  9. Lizzie42%
  10. Dolly42%

Professional potential for Ovan

Bottom 10

  1. Thora42%
  2. Vashti42%
  3. Mae42%
  4. Rubie42%
  5. Bell42%
  6. Neoma42%
  7. Letha42%
  8. Lillie42%
  9. Versie42%
  10. Tiny42%

Crush potential for Ovan

Bottom 10

  1. Hildegarde42%
  2. Bertie42%
  3. Erna42%
  4. Alberta42%
  5. Ruthie42%
  6. Ruth42%
  7. Norma42%
  8. Inez42%
  9. Agnes42%
  10. Anna43%
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