Donovan
Male
Meaning
Little Brown One
Origin
Irish
Pronunciation
/dəˈnɑvən/
Traits associated with the name Donovan:
Dogs named Donovan tend to be loving, good-natured, industrious, and affectionate. This name is also associated with companionship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Donovan?
That you have a fondness for unique names and appreciate the beauty of the name Donovan. It could also suggest that you are a fan of the singer Donovan, or that you have a special connection to the name.
Is Donovan a good dog name?
Donovan has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Donovan isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!
Donovan is found in these categories:
Popularity
- Donovan ranks #4,327 with users of PupNames.com.
- Donovan ranks #2,998 in the New York City Dog Name Database.
- Donovan ranks #2,049 in the Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'.
Donovan is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Most popular breeds named Donovan:
- German Shepherd
- Labrador Retriever
- Basset Hound
- Corgi
- French Bulldog
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