Origin of the name Kevin:
Anglicized form of the Irish Caoimhín, Caomghin (handsome, comely birth), which is derived from caomh (comely, beloved, kind).
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Saw this on Name Candy and went to check it out on Nameipedia only to find that it didn't exist there. Seems to fit with the style so many parents are leaning toward these days so thought I'd add it.
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Cavan Thomas Vaughn (Son of General Hospital actor)
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