Kevin
Common male name
Kevin is a male given name of Irish origin, common in English-speaking countries since the mid-20th century.
In internet slang, a Kevin (often lowercase) refers to someone spectacularly dim or oblivious—from a viral Reddit post about an exceptionally clueless student: That was such a Kevin move.
Notable English surname
- HartEnglish-origin family name
- JonasHebrew prophet, whale-swallowed
- Home AloneUnaccompanied at residence
- actorOne who portrays characters
Celtic linguistic tradition
- CelticOf Irish-Welsh descent
- IrelandNorth Atlantic island republic
- DublinIrish capital city
- saintCanonized holy person
patron · shamrock · emerald · Hibernia · craic · fiddle · brogue · soda bread
Accepted as fact
- forenameGiven name at birth
- baptismalOf the initiation rite
- christeningCeremony naming a child
- monikerInformal designation for someone
appellation · nickname · handle · namesake · baby name · birth certificate · middle name · surname
Widespread and unremarkable
- widespreadExisting across many places
- ubiquitousPresent in all places
- mainstreamDominant cultural current
- familiarKnown from experience
prevalent · recognizable · trendy · peak · 1960s · 1970s · 1980s · baby boom
Bacon
Notable English surname
- HartEnglish-origin family name
- JonasHebrew prophet, whale-swallowed
- Home AloneUnaccompanied at residence
Costner · actor · comedian · athlete · celebrity · Smith · James
Gaelic
Celtic linguistic tradition
saint · patron · shamrock · emerald · Hibernia · craic · fiddle · brogue · soda bread · colcannon
given
Accepted as fact
- forenameGiven name at birth
- baptismalOf the initiation rite
- christeningCeremony naming a child
moniker · appellation · nickname · handle · namesake · baby name · birth certificate · middle name · surname · patronymic
common
Widespread and unremarkable
- widespreadExisting across many places
- ubiquitousPresent in all places
- mainstreamDominant cultural current
familiar · prevalent · recognizable · trendy · peak · 1960s · 1970s · 1980s · baby boom · generation
friendly
Showing kindness, warmth
- approachableEasy to engage with
- likeableInspiring fond feelings
- easygoingRelaxed in temperament
reliable · nice guy · everyman · neighbor · coworker · sitcom · relatable · wholesome · unassuming · dependable
- First NamesJames, John, Mary, Elizabeth, William
- K NamesKate, Katie, Karen, Keith, Kelly
- Celtic SaintsSt. Patrick, Saint Patrick, St. Brigid, Saint Brigid, Patrick
- Despicable MeAgnes, Margo, Edith, Bob, Stuart
- Fictional BirdsBig Bird, Donald Duck, Daffy Duck, Tweety, Road Runner
- Montana Hi-LineMalta, Glasgow, Shelby, Chester, Conrad
KevinMaximilian
Imperial male name
Alexander · Heinrich · Wilhelm · Sebastian · Konstantin