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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. Allison96%
  2. Lauren96%
  3. Alexandria93%
  4. Meghan93%
  5. Austin93%
  6. Alexandra93%
  7. Amanda91%
  8. Kristina90%
  9. Natasha90%
  10. Alicia89%

Bottom 10

  1. Sean53%
  2. Molly59%
  3. Andrea60%
  4. Travis64%
  5. Cody64%
  6. Daisy64%
  7. Shelby65%
  8. Brandy66%
  9. Victor66%
  10. Morgan69%

Love potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Jonathan96%
  2. Johnathan96%
  3. Kayla94%
  4. Austin94%
  5. Allison94%
  6. Anthony93%
  7. Meghan91%
  8. Nicole90%
  9. Megan89%
  10. Christina88%

Bottom 10

  1. Morgan60%
  2. Cody61%
  3. Marcus61%
  4. Sean62%
  5. Derek63%
  6. Tristan63%
  7. Shelby64%
  8. Ariel64%
  9. Kendra64%
  10. Travis64%

Professional potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Elizabeth84%
  2. Daniel83%
  3. Austin81%
  4. Sara81%
  5. Christopher81%
  6. Sarah81%
  7. Meghan81%
  8. Nicholas80%
  9. Ryan80%
  10. Roberto80%

Bottom 10

  1. Brandy51%
  2. Molly52%
  3. Alexander52%
  4. Bethany54%
  5. Kyle55%
  6. Tristan56%
  7. Megan57%
  8. Kendra58%
  9. Daisy58%
  10. Morgan59%

Crush potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Amanda96%
  2. Allison95%
  3. Alicia92%
  4. Brooke91%
  5. Kelsey89%
  6. Meghan89%
  7. Brandon89%
  8. Courtney89%
  9. Taylor89%
  10. Bethany88%

Bottom 10

  1. Sean49%
  2. Andrea53%
  3. Molly61%
  4. Christian64%
  5. Daisy66%
  6. Marcus66%
  7. Andrew66%
  8. Victor66%
  9. Shelby68%
  10. Morgan69%
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