Devlin

Meaning & origin

Devlin is a masculine name with Irish roots. It comes from the Anglicized surname Ó Doibhilin and is traditionally understood to mean “descendant of an unlucky person.” The name is thought to stem from the Gaelic word *dobhail*, which conveys the idea of misfortune.

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Famous people with the first name Devlin

• Katherine Devlin Actor
• Art Devlin (ski jumper) Person
• Devlin Hodges Person
• Michael J. Devlin Person
• Janet Devlin Musician
• Dean Devlin American screenwriter

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