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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. Catina96%
  2. Qiana96%
  3. Lawana96%
  4. Darcy96%
  5. Brigette96%
  6. Tanja95%
  7. Lamonte95%
  8. Dina95%
  9. Gena95%
  10. Melaine94%

Bottom 10

  1. Tequila42%
  2. Scotty51%
  3. Shaun53%
  4. Shawn53%
  5. Kisha53%
  6. Shane53%
  7. Mario56%
  8. Tina56%
  9. Cinnamon57%
  10. Candy58%

Love potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Gorge96%
  2. Sunday96%
  3. Danial96%
  4. Karena96%
  5. Domenica96%
  6. Annamaria96%
  7. Danette95%
  8. Tanna95%
  9. Carman95%
  10. Patrina95%

Bottom 10

  1. Tequila42%
  2. Clint46%
  3. Erich49%
  4. Jill51%
  5. Caprice51%
  6. Tina51%
  7. Scotty53%
  8. Damon54%
  9. Tracy54%
  10. Aja56%

Professional potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Stephenie92%
  2. Patrina91%
  3. Zebulon89%
  4. Adriene87%
  5. Kareen87%
  6. Dominica87%
  7. Torrence86%
  8. Torrance85%
  9. Danial85%
  10. Philippe85%

Bottom 10

  1. Tosha42%
  2. Aja42%
  3. Misty43%
  4. Starla45%
  5. Josette45%
  6. Devona45%
  7. Caprice45%
  8. Neville47%
  9. Karey47%
  10. Heather49%

Crush potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Tressa96%
  2. Lawana96%
  3. Deedra96%
  4. Jeanna96%
  5. Lanell96%
  6. Dawne96%
  7. Lorinda96%
  8. Angella96%
  9. Jamilah96%
  10. Janel96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tequila45%
  2. Shawn49%
  3. Shane49%
  4. Shaun49%
  5. Erich50%
  6. Germaine53%
  7. Bobbi54%
  8. Jermaine54%
  9. Clint54%
  10. Siobhan56%
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