I bet you know a lot of Kevins, but when was the last time you saw a baby named Kevin?
Today we explore Kevins journey from Celtic Saint to American scamp. Learn just how popular (or unpopular) this name really is!
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Saint Kevin | patron of Dublin | Britannica
Saint Kevin - Glendalough - World Cultures European (irishcultureandcustoms.com)
Gaelic Revival | Encyclopedia.com
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Irish Free State declared - HISTORY
Irish in Washington -- The Early Years (1840s to 1890) - HistoryLink.org
Apparently, Some Countries Really Hate The Name ‘Kevin’ | HuffPost Weird News
The Strange German Disease Called "Kevinism": Can a Lame Name Mess Up Your Life? | Discover Magazine
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