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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. Cecelia96%
  3. Beverlee96%
  4. Claude96%
  5. Irving96%
  6. Olin96%
  7. Arlene96%
  8. Carlyle96%
  9. Ardis96%
  10. Nell96%

Bottom 10

  1. Leeroy45%
  2. Lola50%
  3. Odie51%
  4. Toy52%
  5. Viva52%
  6. Johnnie53%
  7. Lulu53%
  8. Johnie53%
  9. Jack53%
  10. Lennie55%

Love potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Reatha96%
  2. Doris96%
  3. Louvenia96%
  4. Vergie96%
  5. Omer96%
  6. Rutha96%
  7. Dessie96%
  8. Lessie96%
  9. Willene96%
  10. Mallie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola46%
  2. Toy48%
  3. Viva49%
  4. Leeroy49%
  5. Cleo49%
  6. Alpha49%
  7. Lulu50%
  8. Merlin52%
  9. Eris52%
  10. Oren52%

Professional potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Ruthann93%
  2. Vernie92%
  3. Addie91%
  4. Everette88%
  5. Wellington88%
  6. Judge88%
  7. Garnett88%
  8. Aletha88%
  9. Crawford87%
  10. Harry87%

Bottom 10

  1. Hilton42%
  2. Idella42%
  3. Gaston42%
  4. Fay43%
  5. Lonie43%
  6. Tillie43%
  7. Minna45%
  8. Marlyn45%
  9. Waldo45%
  10. Lulu46%

Crush potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Rosia96%
  2. Annamae96%
  3. Lavinia96%
  4. Myrna96%
  5. Madie96%
  6. Madaline96%
  7. Annetta96%
  8. Tillie96%
  9. Belia96%
  10. Corene96%

Bottom 10

  1. Werner47%
  2. Erna47%
  3. Herbert48%
  4. Jack49%
  5. Bertie49%
  6. Johnnie49%
  7. Johnie49%
  8. Toy51%
  9. Lulu51%
  10. Freeda51%
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