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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. Sid49%
  2. Cyndi54%
  3. Butch55%
  4. Micky55%
  5. Mikki56%
  6. Andree60%
  7. Peri60%
  8. Davy60%
  9. Suzy61%
  10. Barbie62%

Love potential for Irv

Bottom 10

  1. Sid44%
  2. Cyndi51%
  3. Barbie52%
  4. Flint54%
  5. Mikki55%
  6. Velvet55%
  7. Micky55%
  8. Raynard56%
  9. Butch56%
  10. Deedee58%

Professional potential for Irv

Bottom 10

  1. Sid48%
  2. Davey49%
  3. Mikki49%
  4. Jacki49%
  5. Denita50%
  6. Meri53%
  7. Lisha53%
  8. Teddie53%
  9. Dreama54%
  10. Arnell54%

Crush potential for Irv

Bottom 10

  1. Andree53%
  2. Cyndi54%
  3. Butch58%
  4. Micky58%
  5. Peri59%
  6. Helga60%
  7. Barbie60%
  8. Mikki61%
  9. Mickie61%
  10. Perri61%
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