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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. Leslie96%
  2. Lynn96%
  3. Laura96%
  4. Steven96%
  5. Stephen96%
  6. Lori96%
  7. Sharon94%
  8. Linda94%
  9. Gregory93%
  10. Cheryl92%

Bottom 10

  1. Jimmy50%
  2. Johnny50%
  3. Tommy51%
  4. John53%
  5. Randy58%
  6. Bonnie58%
  7. Jim59%
  8. Tony60%
  9. Dean60%
  10. Toni60%

Love potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Denise95%
  2. Janet95%
  3. Nancy94%
  4. Penny94%
  5. Glenda92%
  6. Linda92%
  7. Yvonne91%
  8. Steven91%
  9. Stephen91%
  10. Renee91%

Bottom 10

  1. Karl42%
  2. Johnny44%
  3. Lee46%
  4. Jimmy50%
  5. Tommy53%
  6. Melody55%
  7. Marilyn55%
  8. Jim56%
  9. Dean57%
  10. Wanda57%

Professional potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Constance89%
  2. Connie89%
  3. Phillip85%
  4. Philip85%
  5. Beth84%
  6. Larry83%
  7. Lawrence83%
  8. Debbie81%
  9. Debra81%
  10. Claudia81%

Bottom 10

  1. Janet50%
  2. Jimmy51%
  3. Melody52%
  4. Phyllis53%
  5. Yvonne53%
  6. Johnny54%
  7. Terry54%
  8. Randy54%
  9. Susan55%
  10. Sue55%

Crush potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Linda96%
  2. Steven93%
  3. Tammy93%
  4. Stephen93%
  5. Nancy92%
  6. Cheryl92%
  7. Darlene92%
  8. Sharon92%
  9. Glenda89%
  10. Cynthia89%

Bottom 10

  1. John49%
  2. Constance54%
  3. Martha54%
  4. Roberta54%
  5. Connie54%
  6. Karl55%
  7. Joseph56%
  8. Tommy57%
  9. Barbara57%
  10. Bonnie59%
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