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Donovan

Boy NameIrish Origin

Meaning

From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Donndubháin meaning "descendant of DONNDUBHÁN".

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Donovan and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Leadership
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Famous People Named Donovan

Donovan Swailes

Donovan Swailes (born August 12, 1892 in Leeds, England; died December 10, 1984) was a politician and musician in Manitoba, Canada.

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Donovan Hohn

Donovan Hohn (born May 29, 1972 San Francisco) is an American author, essayist, and editor.

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Donovan Mitchell (poet)

Donovan Mitchell is a South African poet, who was mentored by fellow South African poet and author, Don Mattera.

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Donovan (horse)

Donovan (1886–1905) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire.

Donovan Pedelty

Donovan Pedelty (1903–1989) was a British journalist, screenwriter and film director.

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