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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

Bottom 10

  1. Scotty51%
  2. Shaun53%
  3. Shawn53%
  4. Shane53%
  5. Mario56%
  6. Jermaine59%
  7. Luigi59%
  8. Chad59%
  9. Tito60%
  10. Damon60%

Love potential for Irv

Bottom 10

  1. Clint46%
  2. Erich49%
  3. Scotty53%
  4. Damon54%
  5. Vance56%
  6. Renard57%
  7. Chad57%
  8. Darren59%
  9. Hans59%
  10. Wilfredo60%

Professional potential for Irv

Bottom 10

  1. Neville47%
  2. Edwardo51%
  3. Chad55%
  4. Darrin56%
  5. Jeramie57%
  6. Jeremey57%
  7. Lavar58%
  8. Thad58%
  9. Scotty59%
  10. Bryon59%

Crush potential for Irv

Bottom 10

  1. Shawn49%
  2. Shane49%
  3. Shaun49%
  4. Erich50%
  5. Jermaine54%
  6. Clint54%
  7. Scotty57%
  8. Vance58%
  9. Tito60%
  10. Federico60%
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