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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:

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Friendship potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Loran96%
  2. Catina96%
  3. Maison96%
  4. Cecey96%
  5. Lolly96%
  6. Arly96%
  7. Qiana96%
  8. Lolo96%
  9. Beverlee96%
  10. Lezlie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tequila42%
  2. Elon43%
  3. Leeroy45%
  4. Freddy-Bear46%
  5. Vanya47%
  6. Ozzie48%
  7. Pepper48%
  8. Sid49%
  9. Gar50%
  10. Loli50%

Love potential for Irv

Bottom 10

  1. Elon42%
  2. Vanya42%
  3. Mav42%
  4. Kalle42%
  5. Tequila42%
  6. Mave42%
  7. Karlchen42%
  8. J.J44%
  9. Sid44%
  10. Seven45%

Professional potential for Irv

Bottom 10

  1. Elon42%
  2. Hold42%
  3. Holdy42%
  4. Gaston42%
  5. Anakin42%
  6. Ris43%
  7. Pari43%
  8. Lonie43%
  9. Fayie43%
  10. Faybee43%

Crush potential for Irv

Bottom 10

  1. Vanya42%
  2. Tequila45%
  3. Werner47%
  4. Herberto48%
  5. Herby48%
  6. Seanie49%
  7. Shanie49%
  8. Juanma49%
  9. Shaughn49%
  10. Johno49%
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