SULLIVAN  

Gender: M
Origin: Irish surname
Meaning: "black--eyed one"

Popularity in 2008: #706

Jaunty Celtic three-syllable name, with a real twinkle in its eye. Chosen for one of Patrick Dempsey's twin boys.

Variations:
Sully, Sullie, Sullavan, Sullevan, Sullavan, Sullevan, Sullie, Sully

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Read Nameberry blog posts about Sullivan:

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• IRISH CELEBRITY BABY NAMES