Donovan
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Origin of the name Donovan:
Transferred use of the surname, whicn is an Anglicized form of O'Donnabháin (descendant of Donndubhán). Donndubhán is a Gaelic compound name composed from donn (brown) and a diminutive form of dubh (black, dark): hence, "dark brown or dark-haired."
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Donovan is a handsome name that will age well. Love the way it sounds.
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My son (born 2005) is named Donovan. I have loved the name for many years and was happy to name him Donovan Maxwell. It suits him well, and we don't use any nicknames. He is Donovan everywhere he goes.
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Don, Donny, Van, Dove, Nova
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Donovan Leitch- folk singer/songwriter from 60's & 70's ("Catch the wind," "Sunshine Superman," "Jennifer Juniper," "Season of the Witch")
Donovan McNabb - NFL Quarterback, currently plays for the Washington Redskins
Tate Donovan- actor
Landon Donovan- Professional Soccer player for the LA Galaxy- Donovan in song, story & screen: | Edit
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Global Popularity of the Name Donovan
- #175 in Canada (Quebec)
- #214 in United States
- #313 in Canada (British Columbia)
- #343 in Canada (Alberta)
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