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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. Olin96%
  2. Ardis96%
  3. Cecile96%
  4. Catharine96%
  5. Larue96%
  6. Annetta96%
  7. Dollie95%
  8. Lyda95%
  9. Lavern95%
  10. Adell95%

Bottom 10

  1. Lulu53%
  2. Lennie55%
  3. Elton55%
  4. Erna55%
  5. Buster56%
  6. Alpha59%
  7. Bertie59%
  8. Dolly59%
  9. Concepcion60%
  10. Petra60%

Love potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Vergie96%
  2. Omer96%
  3. Dessie96%
  4. Lessie96%
  5. Oma96%
  6. Mittie95%
  7. Elwin95%
  8. Lyda95%
  9. Carmel95%
  10. Dorris94%

Bottom 10

  1. Alpha49%
  2. Lulu50%
  3. Merlin52%
  4. Oren52%
  5. Elton52%
  6. Ouida53%
  7. Buck54%
  8. Wiley56%
  9. Newton56%
  10. Waldo57%

Professional potential for Irv

Bottom 10

  1. Hilton42%
  2. Idella42%
  3. Tillie43%
  4. Marlyn45%
  5. Waldo45%
  6. Lulu46%
  7. Cletus46%
  8. Letha47%
  9. Coy47%
  10. Bud48%

Crush potential for Irv

Bottom 10

  1. Erna47%
  2. Bertie49%
  3. Lulu51%
  4. Lennie53%
  5. Millard55%
  6. Oren55%
  7. Edythe56%
  8. Alpha57%
  9. Elmo58%
  10. Dolly58%
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