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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:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Erv

Bottom 10

  1. Janis51%
  2. Lola53%
  3. Tia53%
  4. Candy55%
  5. Ruthie55%
  6. Jeannie56%
  7. Millie58%
  8. Lilly58%
  9. Scarlett59%
  10. Nova60%

Love potential for Erv

Bottom 10

  1. Luna42%
  2. Janis42%
  3. Lila42%
  4. Raven43%
  5. Iris43%
  6. Aria44%
  7. Celeste44%
  8. Heaven44%
  9. Willow45%
  10. Kali47%

Professional potential for Erv

Bottom 10

  1. Kali43%
  2. Paulette49%
  3. Diamond50%
  4. Heaven52%
  5. Simone53%
  6. Nova53%
  7. Misty53%
  8. Londyn54%
  9. Lola54%
  10. Scarlett54%

Crush potential for Erv

Bottom 10

  1. Inez48%
  2. Janis49%
  3. Ramona49%
  4. Bobbi50%
  5. Ruthie50%
  6. Simone51%
  7. Lola52%
  8. Alberta53%
  9. Millie55%
  10. Jeannie55%
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