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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. Claude96%
  2. Louis95%
  3. Frank95%
  4. Edward94%
  5. Elmer91%
  6. Lester91%
  7. Clarence89%
  8. Cecil89%
  9. Floyd88%
  10. Edwin86%

Bottom 10

  1. Jack53%
  2. Roland57%
  3. Herbert58%
  4. Arnold59%
  5. Marvin59%
  6. Joe60%
  7. Ray62%
  8. Harold62%
  9. Raymond62%
  10. Calvin63%

Love potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Elmer94%
  2. Louis94%
  3. Lester94%
  4. Leon88%
  5. Alfred87%
  6. Frank87%
  7. Maurice86%
  8. Leroy85%
  9. Clifford85%
  10. Claude84%

Bottom 10

  1. Arnold52%
  2. Clyde57%
  3. Herbert57%
  4. Roland60%
  5. Harold60%
  6. Marvin60%
  7. Francis62%
  8. Harvey62%
  9. Jack62%
  10. Calvin63%

Professional potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Harry87%
  2. Henry87%
  3. Clarence84%
  4. Louis84%
  5. Chester82%
  6. Fred81%
  7. Lewis81%
  8. Leroy81%
  9. Harold80%
  10. Edward79%

Bottom 10

  1. Clyde48%
  2. Leon55%
  3. Maurice55%
  4. George55%
  5. Ralph56%
  6. Eugene57%
  7. Elmer57%
  8. Gene57%
  9. Francis60%
  10. Marvin60%

Crush potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Louis88%
  2. Cecil88%
  3. Edward86%
  4. Elmer86%
  5. Lester86%
  6. Claude86%
  7. Leroy84%
  8. Chester83%
  9. Floyd83%
  10. Frank82%

Bottom 10

  1. Herbert48%
  2. Jack49%
  3. Arnold53%
  4. Roland53%
  5. Joe56%
  6. Harold58%
  7. Harry59%
  8. Henry59%
  9. Herman59%
  10. Albert60%
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