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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

Top 10

  1. Isaiah92%
  2. Edgar90%
  3. Jared90%
  4. Jesus89%
  5. Seth88%
  6. Samuel87%
  7. Eli87%
  8. Gabriel87%
  9. Ethan85%
  10. Eduardo85%

Bottom 10

  1. Ivan47%
  2. Max51%
  3. Juan53%
  4. Oscar59%
  5. Andy60%
  6. Jose60%
  7. Dylan62%
  8. Chase63%
  9. Jayden65%
  10. Omar66%

Love potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Eduardo93%
  2. Jacob90%
  3. Carlos88%
  4. Jorge88%
  5. Jesus88%
  6. Gavin87%
  7. Jared87%
  8. Fernando86%
  9. Isaac86%
  10. Eli86%

Bottom 10

  1. Ivan42%
  2. Max49%
  3. Clayton53%
  4. Dylan55%
  5. Oscar56%
  6. Cole58%
  7. Preston59%
  8. Grant61%
  9. Juan62%
  10. Diego63%

Professional potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Spencer88%
  2. Alejandro88%
  3. Eduardo83%
  4. Hector82%
  5. Grant81%
  6. Elijah81%
  7. Landon81%
  8. Ethan81%
  9. Cameron81%
  10. Fernando80%

Bottom 10

  1. Chase56%
  2. Max57%
  3. Jayden58%
  4. Dylan59%
  5. Cole59%
  6. Ian59%
  7. Colin60%
  8. Jake60%
  9. Jeremiah61%
  10. Preston61%

Crush potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Jared86%
  2. Brayden85%
  3. Jesus84%
  4. Blake84%
  5. Gabriel83%
  6. Eduardo82%
  7. Nathaniel82%
  8. Samuel82%
  9. Seth82%
  10. Eli82%

Bottom 10

  1. Ivan42%
  2. Juan49%
  3. Jose56%
  4. Grant60%
  5. Ricardo64%
  6. Oscar65%
  7. Hector65%
  8. Diego65%
  9. Max65%
  10. Andy66%
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