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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
Popularity CommonFrequentUncommonRareAll

Friendship potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Dominick96%
  2. Graciela96%
  3. Valery96%
  4. Aniah96%
  5. Jacquelin96%
  6. Shaila96%
  7. Shae96%
  8. Adin96%
  9. Tenley96%
  10. Ely96%

Bottom 10

  1. Allyssa44%
  2. Ivan47%
  3. Fredy50%
  4. Max51%
  5. Zack52%
  6. Hailey52%
  7. Zoe52%
  8. Cy53%
  9. Lars53%
  10. Juan53%

Love potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Jaycob96%
  2. Kayleb96%
  3. Domenico96%
  4. Maryelizabeth96%
  5. Jhon96%
  6. Bailey96%
  7. Lisette96%
  8. Joeseph96%
  9. Sahana96%
  10. Jonatan96%

Bottom 10

  1. Ivan42%
  2. Luc47%
  3. Paris48%
  4. Hailey49%
  5. Slade49%
  6. Max49%
  7. Allyssa50%
  8. Fredy50%
  9. Rihanna51%
  10. Maggie52%

Professional potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Bradon95%
  2. Baron94%
  3. Kendal92%
  4. Shaylee91%
  5. Broderick90%
  6. Corbyn90%
  7. Christianna89%
  8. Cortland88%
  9. Landin88%
  10. Kierstin88%

Bottom 10

  1. Kayli43%
  2. Paris43%
  3. Cherish44%
  4. Brisa45%
  5. Heaven45%
  6. Litzy45%
  7. Coley46%
  8. Cale46%
  9. Kaili47%
  10. Autumn47%

Crush potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Shoshana96%
  2. Tenley96%
  3. Dulce96%
  4. Madalynn96%
  5. Lillyann96%
  6. Jacquelin96%
  7. Shaila96%
  8. Micha96%
  9. Charis96%
  10. Cailin96%

Bottom 10

  1. Ivan42%
  2. Allyssa45%
  3. Juan49%
  4. Luc52%
  5. Santos53%
  6. Marek53%
  7. Macey54%
  8. Hailey55%
  9. Zoe55%
  10. Maggie55%
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