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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. Eve94%
  2. Eliza94%
  3. Lexi93%
  4. Adalyn92%
  5. Emilia92%
  6. Noelle92%
  7. Adeline92%
  8. Hadley92%
  9. Mara90%
  10. Delilah90%

Bottom 10

  1. Scarlett55%
  2. Kali58%
  3. Millie61%
  4. Phoebe64%
  5. Piper64%
  6. Nova64%
  7. Nyla64%
  8. Genesis65%
  9. Raelynn65%
  10. Kinsley67%

Love potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Noelle95%
  2. Penelope94%
  3. Emilia92%
  4. Hadley91%
  5. Camilla91%
  6. Harmony90%
  7. Adeline89%
  8. Adalyn89%
  9. Brielle85%
  10. Alayna85%

Bottom 10

  1. Scarlett49%
  2. Kali52%
  3. Luna54%
  4. Iris58%
  5. Aria60%
  6. Genesis60%
  7. Willow60%
  8. Nova63%
  9. Nyla64%
  10. Raelynn64%

Professional potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Adelaide91%
  2. Emilia81%
  3. Camila80%
  4. Catalina77%
  5. Juliet75%
  6. Juliette75%
  7. Anastasia75%
  8. Alina74%
  9. Adeline74%
  10. Camilla74%

Bottom 10

  1. Luna44%
  2. Kali50%
  3. Paisley55%
  4. Nola55%
  5. Willow55%
  6. Lyla55%
  7. Nyla55%
  8. Adalynn55%
  9. Colette56%
  10. Ryleigh58%

Crush potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Noelle94%
  2. Harmony92%
  3. Emilia92%
  4. Liliana91%
  5. Norah90%
  6. Alayna90%
  7. Camilla90%
  8. Brielle90%
  9. Eliza89%
  10. Delilah88%

Bottom 10

  1. Millie58%
  2. Scarlett58%
  3. Gianna60%
  4. Nyla64%
  5. Piper64%
  6. Adelaide66%
  7. Phoebe66%
  8. Kali67%
  9. Genesis68%
  10. Nova69%
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