Bavo
uncertain, possibly related to 'Baldwin'
GenderBoyOriginFrankishSay itBAH-vohPopularityextremely rare, ultra-short
Pronounced BAH-voh
About the name Bavo
Bavo was a wealthy nobleman who gave away his fortune to live as a hermit-penitent, becoming Ghent's patron saint. Short and punchy, it's a genuinely rare pick.
Repentant and generous, transformed by conviction.
Fun fact
Ghent's magnificent Saint Bavo's Cathedral, home to the Ghent Altarpiece, is named for him.
Variations
Bavon
Famous people named Bavo
- Saint Bavo of Ghent (patron saint)