US Popularity Rank: 9853

Origin: Irish

Meaning: Dark-haired; Poet, bard; Deep valley dwellers

Devony is a feminine name inspired by the Irish Devaney, meaning “dark-haired.” Whether or not baby’s got luscious locks as illustrious as the night sky, this beautiful name flows like music. And this makes sense, too—because Devony is also considered a form of Devin, an Irish name meaning “poet” or “bard.” Devony’s roots don’t stop there, spanning Old English and inspired by Devon, a place name in England meaning “deep valley dwellers.” If baby’s got ancestry from this corner of the world, Devony does well as an elegant and distinct title to honor their heritage.