Devon (given name)

The given name Devon is of uncertain origin. 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.[1]

Devon
Pronunciation/ˈdɛvən/
GenderUnisex
Origin
Meaningafter the English county Devon, from the surname Devon
Region of originmainly North America
Other names
Related namesDevin, Devyn

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References

  • Hanks, P; Hardcastle, K; Hodges, F (2006) [1990]. A Dictionary of First Names. Oxford Paperback Reference (2nd ed.). Oxford: Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-861060-1.
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