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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. Loran96%
  2. Beverlee96%
  3. Carlyle96%
  4. Ceola96%
  5. Grayce96%
  6. Palma95%
  7. Lyndell95%
  8. Alois95%
  9. Ena95%
  10. Belia94%

Bottom 10

  1. Leeroy45%
  2. Odie51%
  3. Toy52%
  4. Viva52%
  5. Curley55%
  6. Johny57%
  7. Gaston57%
  8. Werner58%
  9. Eris58%
  10. Ferrell58%

Love potential for Irv

Bottom 10

  1. Toy48%
  2. Viva49%
  3. Leeroy49%
  4. Eris52%
  5. Freeda52%
  6. Werner53%
  7. Johny54%
  8. Ferrell55%
  9. Tiny55%
  10. Curley55%

Professional potential for Irv

Bottom 10

  1. Gaston42%
  2. Lonie43%
  3. Minna45%
  4. Versie48%
  5. Vernal50%
  6. Rozella50%
  7. Odie50%
  8. Fairy51%
  9. Bell52%
  10. Antonina52%

Crush potential for Irv

Bottom 10

  1. Werner47%
  2. Toy51%
  3. Freeda51%
  4. Hildegarde53%
  5. Viva55%
  6. Pinkie56%
  7. Wyman57%
  8. Otho58%
  9. Curley58%
  10. Donato59%
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