The name Devon is a girl’s name of English origin. This spelling of Devon, as opposed to Devin or Devan, makes it a pretty and popular British place-name, evoking the beautiful county of farmlands and dramatic seascapes and moors in southwest England.
Is Devon a girl’s name or a boy’s name?
It is mainly a North American name, and may be derived from either the English county Devon, or from the surname Devon. A feminine variant of the name is Devonne….Devon (given name)
| Pronunciation | /ˈdɛvən/ |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Meaning | after the English county Devon, from the surname Devon |
| Region of origin | mainly North America |
What Devon means?
poet
Devin is a unisex English-language given name, of many origins. The Irish patronymic is in reference to the given name ‘damán allaid’ meaning “fawn”, or “poet.” A separate and unrelated root for Devin is from a nickname, based on Old French devin, “divine” (Latin dīvīnus).
What does Devon mean in the Bible?
The name Devon has Celtic origins and the meaning of Devon is ‘devnent’, which means ‘deep valley dwellers’ and ‘defender’. It can also be traced back to having Irish roots from the name ‘Devin’, which is Gaelic for “poet”. In the Bible, Devon is seen in ‘Revelations 4:4’ to mean ‘judgement’.
What does the name Devon mean for a girl?
Meaning of Devon Devon is the name of a beautiful county in the Southwest of England, also known as Devonshire. The name may mean “defender”, and refer to the Celtic inhabitants who defended the area from Anglo-Saxon invaders during the dark ages.
What does the name devonne mean for a girl?
In English Baby Names the meaning of the name Devonne is: Divine.
How old is the name Devon?
The male name Devon first appeared on the U.S. popularity charts in 1960, so this is a name only 50 years old in America.
What is Devon famous for?
Devon is renowned for an assortment of things such as its spectacular coastline, beautiful beaches and of course the Devonshire cream tea, all making it a popular holiday destination.
