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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. Lorrie96%
  3. Laurel96%
  4. Lezlie96%
  5. Laurice96%
  6. Lynn96%
  7. Cornell96%
  8. Laura96%
  9. Steven96%
  10. Shelia96%

Bottom 10

  1. Freddy46%
  2. Sid49%
  3. Garry50%
  4. Jimmy50%
  5. Johnny50%
  6. Zina50%
  7. Tommy51%
  8. Timmy52%
  9. John53%
  10. Rudy53%

Love potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Carolann96%
  2. Rosann96%
  3. Janey96%
  4. Ginny96%
  5. Willam96%
  6. Marylynn96%
  7. Woody96%
  8. Gaylon96%
  9. Lannie96%
  10. Pattie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Karl42%
  2. Johnny44%
  3. Sid44%
  4. Lee46%
  5. Janis46%
  6. Zina46%
  7. Dirk49%
  8. Hal49%
  9. Jimmy50%
  10. Elvis51%

Professional potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Toney96%
  2. Constance89%
  3. Jacquelyne89%
  4. Connie89%
  5. Regena88%
  6. Lindell87%
  7. Vikki87%
  8. Sharyl87%
  9. Barton87%
  10. Eilene87%

Bottom 10

  1. Deidre42%
  2. Georgette42%
  3. Unknown42%
  4. Paulette43%
  5. Dee47%
  6. Sid48%
  7. Davey49%
  8. Mikki49%
  9. Dickie49%
  10. Gay49%

Crush potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Raelene96%
  2. Loreen96%
  3. Geralyn96%
  4. Lisha96%
  5. Lezlie96%
  6. Lanita96%
  7. Leslee96%
  8. Sheri96%
  9. Loriann96%
  10. Lanette96%

Bottom 10

  1. John49%
  2. Janis51%
  3. Zina53%
  4. Andree53%
  5. Constance54%
  6. Martha54%
  7. Roberta54%
  8. Cyndi54%
  9. Connie54%
  10. Karl55%
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