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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
Popularity CommonFrequentUncommonRareAll

Friendship potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Austin93%
  2. Aaron87%
  3. Anthony87%
  4. Matthew86%
  5. Francisco83%
  6. Dustin83%
  7. Alex83%
  8. Daniel82%
  9. Ryan82%
  10. Brandon82%

Bottom 10

  1. Sean53%
  2. Travis64%
  3. Cody64%
  4. Victor66%
  5. Roberto69%
  6. Benjamin72%
  7. Marcus72%
  8. Brett72%
  9. Bryan74%
  10. Ruben74%

Love potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Jonathan96%
  2. Johnathan96%
  3. Austin94%
  4. Anthony93%
  5. Joshua87%
  6. Corey86%
  7. Ryan86%
  8. Francisco86%
  9. Aaron84%
  10. Ruben82%

Bottom 10

  1. Cody61%
  2. Marcus61%
  3. Sean62%
  4. Derek63%
  5. Tristan63%
  6. Travis64%
  7. Victor65%
  8. Kyle66%
  9. Christian66%
  10. Alexander67%

Professional potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Daniel83%
  2. Austin81%
  3. Christopher81%
  4. Nicholas80%
  5. Ryan80%
  6. Roberto80%
  7. Sean78%
  8. Mitchell77%
  9. Brett77%
  10. Francisco76%

Bottom 10

  1. Alexander52%
  2. Kyle55%
  3. Tristan56%
  4. Cody59%
  5. Andrew62%
  6. Travis62%
  7. Jesse63%
  8. Victor63%
  9. Joel63%
  10. Cory64%

Crush potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Brandon89%
  2. Austin88%
  3. Anthony87%
  4. Johnathan86%
  5. Jonathan86%
  6. Adam86%
  7. Tyler85%
  8. Alexander83%
  9. Aaron82%
  10. Justin81%

Bottom 10

  1. Sean49%
  2. Christian64%
  3. Marcus66%
  4. Andrew66%
  5. Victor66%
  6. Derek70%
  7. Cody70%
  8. Benjamin71%
  9. Roberto71%
  10. Brett71%
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