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Erv

Boy Name day: May 19
Erv is a short form of Ervin: on birth records it is written Ervin (38,595 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Ervin page.
Origin: Germanic. Meaning: army friend / honourable friend.
A variant of Erwin, from Germanic elements 'hari/era' ('army, honour') and 'wini' ('friend').

Name day for Erv

May 19

Why this day? Erv is a short form of Ervin, and shares its name day.

Erv is celebrated in the United States on May 19.

The story of the name Erv

Erv is a short form of Ervin. It keeps its origin (Germanic) and meaning — army friend / honourable friend, and shares its name day, May 19.

On birth records, Erv is rarely written as such: the Ervs are Ervins (38,595 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Ervin page.

Frequently asked questions about Erv

What does Erv mean?

Erv is a short form of Ervin, which means army friend / honourable friend.

When is Erv's name day?

May 19, together with Ervin: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Erv a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Ervin.

Erv's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Erv

Bottom 10

  1. Leeroy48%
  2. Elton52%
  3. Gaston53%
  4. Jack57%
  5. Elmo58%
  6. Buster59%
  7. Florencio60%
  8. Pascal60%
  9. Silvio60%
  10. Johny60%

Love potential for Erv

Bottom 10

  1. Merlin42%
  2. Elton43%
  3. Percy43%
  4. Homer48%
  5. Leonard51%
  6. Leeroy51%
  7. Wiley51%
  8. Leamon52%
  9. Waldo52%
  10. Sylvan54%

Professional potential for Erv

Crush potential for Erv

Bottom 10

  1. Werner43%
  2. Herbert44%
  3. Jack45%
  4. Gaston47%
  5. Conrad48%
  6. Roland48%
  7. Millard51%
  8. Oren51%
  9. Joe52%
  10. Merlin52%
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