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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

Top 10

  1. Dianna96%
  2. Marianne95%
  3. Laurel94%
  4. Shelia93%
  5. Jeri92%
  6. Ladonna92%
  7. Rae92%
  8. Sheri91%
  9. Tammie90%
  10. Patty90%

Love potential for Erv

Bottom 10

  1. Janis42%
  2. Mona53%
  3. Margo53%
  4. Myra56%
  5. Gwen57%
  6. Lou57%
  7. Shelley57%
  8. Jeannie58%
  9. Vicky58%
  10. Deloris58%

Professional potential for Erv

Crush potential for Erv

Top 10

  1. Sheri95%
  2. Tammie91%
  3. Ladonna89%
  4. Jeri89%
  5. Leann87%
  6. Marla86%
  7. Shari86%
  8. Tami86%
  9. Marianne86%
  10. Sherri85%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis49%
  2. Jeannie55%
  3. Trudy58%
  4. Therese60%
  5. Roxanne60%
  6. Teri60%
  7. Margo63%
  8. Janine64%
  9. Joni64%
  10. Gwen64%
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