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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:

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Friendship potential for Irv

Bottom 10

  1. Elton55%
  2. Buster56%
  3. Santo60%
  4. Elmo61%
  5. Newton62%
  6. Thurman62%
  7. Dock63%
  8. Gaylord64%
  9. Huey64%
  10. Sanford64%

Love potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Omer96%
  2. Elwin95%
  3. Mahlon94%
  4. Reynold94%
  5. Waymon93%
  6. Arlen93%
  7. Wilton93%
  8. Lenard93%
  9. Truman92%
  10. Bud92%

Bottom 10

  1. Merlin52%
  2. Oren52%
  3. Elton52%
  4. Buck54%
  5. Wiley56%
  6. Newton56%
  7. Waldo57%
  8. Armand58%
  9. Columbus60%
  10. Santo60%

Professional potential for Irv

Bottom 10

  1. Hilton42%
  2. Waldo45%
  3. Cletus46%
  4. Coy47%
  5. Bud48%
  6. Buster48%
  7. Dudley50%
  8. Seymour50%
  9. Garfield51%
  10. Elroy51%

Crush potential for Irv

Bottom 10

  1. Millard55%
  2. Oren55%
  3. Elmo58%
  4. Thurman58%
  5. Newton58%
  6. Merlin58%
  7. Adolph59%
  8. Elton59%
  9. Sanford60%
  10. Santo60%
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