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Irv

Boy Name day: May 19
Irv is a short form of Irving: on birth records it is written Irving (43,959 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Irving page. Also a short form of Irvin.
Origin: Scottish (Celtic). Meaning: From the place Irvine, likely 'green/fresh water'.
A transferred surname from the Scottish town and river Irvine, of Brittonic origin meaning roughly 'green water'.

Name day for Irv

May 19

Why this day? Irv is a short form of Irving, and shares its name day.

Irv is celebrated in the United States on May 19.

The story of the name Irv

Irv is a short form of Irving. It keeps its origin (Scottish (Celtic)) and meaning — from the place Irvine, likely 'green/fresh water', and shares its name day, May 19.

On birth records, Irv is rarely written as such: the Irvs are Irvings (43,959 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Irving page. Irv is also a short form of Irvin.

Frequently asked questions about Irv

What does Irv mean?

Irv is a short form of Irving, which means from the place Irvine, likely 'green/fresh water'.

When is Irv's name day?

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

Is Irv a name in its own right?

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

Irv's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 4/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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

Top 10

  1. Cornell96%
  2. Steven96%
  3. Stephen96%
  4. Ed94%
  5. Gregg93%
  6. Gregory93%
  7. Galen92%
  8. Dewayne92%
  9. Vincent92%
  10. Curtiss92%

Bottom 10

  1. Freddy46%
  2. Sid49%
  3. Garry50%
  4. Jimmy50%
  5. Johnny50%
  6. Tommy51%
  7. Timmy52%
  8. John53%
  9. Rudy53%
  10. Butch55%

Love potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Willam96%
  2. Woody96%
  3. Gaylon96%
  4. Dwaine96%
  5. Timmothy96%
  6. Lawrance96%
  7. Teddy96%
  8. Mikeal96%
  9. Harrell94%
  10. Garold93%

Bottom 10

  1. Karl42%
  2. Johnny44%
  3. Sid44%
  4. Dirk49%
  5. Hal49%
  6. Jimmy50%
  7. Elvis51%
  8. Tommy53%
  9. Eddy53%
  10. Garry53%

Professional potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Toney96%
  2. Barton87%
  3. Lawerence86%
  4. Phillip85%
  5. Curtiss85%
  6. Phil85%
  7. Philip85%
  8. Cliff84%
  9. Kimball83%
  10. Rob83%

Bottom 10

  1. Sid48%
  2. Davey49%
  3. Dickie49%
  4. Berry50%
  5. Lenny51%
  6. Jimmy51%
  7. Daryl53%
  8. Johnny54%
  9. Wally54%
  10. Randy54%

Crush potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Berry96%
  2. Steven93%
  3. Stephen93%
  4. Blane90%
  5. Edmundo88%
  6. Timmie88%
  7. Woody87%
  8. Darryl87%
  9. Kevin87%
  10. Dewayne87%

Bottom 10

  1. John49%
  2. Karl55%
  3. Elvis55%
  4. Joesph56%
  5. Joseph56%
  6. Tommy57%
  7. Freddy57%
  8. Timmy58%
  9. Butch58%
  10. Don59%
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