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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. Anabella96%
  2. Roselyn96%
  3. Monserrat95%
  4. Alena94%
  5. Reina93%
  6. Emmalyn93%
  7. Theodora93%
  8. Adelyn92%
  9. Addilyn92%
  10. Maren92%

Bottom 10

  1. Eleanora54%
  2. Zelda55%
  3. Cali55%
  4. Alaia60%
  5. Nalani60%
  6. Adela60%
  7. Romina60%
  8. Harlee60%
  9. Bristol60%
  10. Ariah60%

Love potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Annalee94%
  2. Joelle94%
  3. Belen93%
  4. Promise93%
  5. Alessandra92%
  6. Annabel92%
  7. Chaya92%
  8. Brinley92%
  9. Amirah92%
  10. Monserrat91%

Bottom 10

  1. Zelda51%
  2. Arya52%
  3. Annabell53%
  4. Selene53%
  5. Cali53%
  6. Malaysia54%
  7. Coraline56%
  8. Anais56%
  9. Cataleya56%
  10. Alia57%

Professional potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Kamilah87%
  2. Amirah81%
  3. Annalise81%
  4. Luciana81%
  5. Adelia81%
  6. Blaire81%
  7. Livia81%
  8. Kamila81%
  9. Emelia81%
  10. Vivienne81%

Bottom 10

  1. Aliah49%
  2. Estela49%
  3. Cali51%
  4. Selene51%
  5. Adina51%
  6. Arya52%
  7. Octavia53%
  8. Lorelai53%
  9. Belen53%
  10. Aspen53%

Crush potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Elianna96%
  2. Roselyn96%
  3. Amaris96%
  4. Evalyn96%
  5. Rosalee96%
  6. Melani96%
  7. Anabella96%
  8. Belen94%
  9. Promise94%
  10. Gracelyn94%

Bottom 10

  1. Zelda51%
  2. Annabell53%
  3. Jaylah58%
  4. Frida59%
  5. Cali59%
  6. Kailani60%
  7. Eleanora60%
  8. Azalea60%
  9. Galilea60%
  10. Freya60%
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