Crovan

Crovan Name meanings & History

The origin of the name Crovan is uncertain, but it is believed to have Celtic roots. The meaning of Crovan is unknown, but it is believed to have strong, noble characteristics associated with it. Meaning uncertain, perhaps from Middle Irish crobh bhan "white hand". This was the byname of Godred Crovan (d. 1095), an 11th-century Norse conqueror who ruled the Isle of Man. It has been interpreted as a mocking reference to Godred's supposed habit of wearing white gauntlets into battle and aversion to getting his hands dirty in combat. Crovan is a masculine name that can be given to a baby at birth. It can also be used as a surname or a middle name.