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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

Love potential for Erv

Bottom 10

  1. Alice49%
  2. Viola53%
  3. Lillie53%
  4. Ethel54%
  5. Mae55%
  6. Dora56%
  7. Edith56%
  8. Pearl56%
  9. Thelma58%
  10. Clara58%

Professional potential for Erv

Top 10

  1. Marian87%
  2. Bertha85%
  3. Pearl85%
  4. Norma85%
  5. Annie82%
  6. Frances82%
  7. Lorraine82%
  8. Anna82%
  9. Sylvia82%
  10. Agnes82%

Bottom 10

  1. Ada48%
  2. Maxine55%
  3. Jean59%
  4. Jennie59%
  5. Joan59%
  6. Jeanette60%
  7. Judith60%
  8. Doris63%
  9. Loretta63%
  10. Lillie63%

Crush potential for Erv

Bottom 10

  1. Agnes48%
  2. Ruth50%
  3. Norma55%
  4. Dora56%
  5. Anna57%
  6. Annie57%
  7. Gertrude58%
  8. Bertha59%
  9. Thelma60%
  10. Lillie60%
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