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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. Maison96%
  2. Emory96%
  3. Ren96%
  4. Anabella96%
  5. Holland96%
  6. Adelaida96%
  7. Keanu96%
  8. Marlow96%
  9. Emery96%
  10. Emerson96%

Bottom 10

  1. Elon43%
  2. Ozzie48%
  3. Pepper48%
  4. Cosmo50%
  5. Maverick51%
  6. Knox52%
  7. Mika52%
  8. Samson52%
  9. Anakin52%
  10. Rowdy53%

Love potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Aminah96%
  2. Oaklee96%
  3. Yaakov96%
  4. Emelyn96%
  5. Maison96%
  6. Boaz96%
  7. Noella96%
  8. Watson96%
  9. Mohammad96%
  10. Maple96%

Bottom 10

  1. Elon42%
  2. Maverick42%
  3. Cain43%
  4. Seven45%
  5. Alaric45%
  6. Ozzie45%
  7. Anakin46%
  8. Lucca47%
  9. Luka47%
  10. Mika48%

Professional potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Abdulrahman92%
  2. Adelaide91%
  3. Karoline91%
  4. Damir90%
  5. Arian89%
  6. Melania89%
  7. Temperance89%
  8. Rosalynn89%
  9. Layton88%
  10. Calum88%

Bottom 10

  1. Elon42%
  2. Holden42%
  3. Anakin42%
  4. Luna44%
  5. Tala45%
  6. Casper47%
  7. Armani47%
  8. Mikah48%
  9. River48%
  10. Odette48%

Crush potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Elianna96%
  2. Roselyn96%
  3. Maison96%
  4. Ellianna96%
  5. Emelyn96%
  6. Noella96%
  7. Adelaida96%
  8. Amaris96%
  9. Evalyn96%
  10. Tova96%

Bottom 10

  1. Sunny47%
  2. Cosmo49%
  3. Pepper50%
  4. Zelda51%
  5. Knox51%
  6. Lucca52%
  7. Luka52%
  8. Annabell53%
  9. Abram54%
  10. Abraham54%
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