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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. Laurel96%
  2. Shelia96%
  3. Ladonna95%
  4. Sheri94%
  5. Marla92%
  6. Tami92%
  7. Marianne91%
  8. Rosalyn90%
  9. Glenna90%
  10. Leann90%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis54%
  2. Jeannie59%
  3. Vicky63%
  4. Roxanne64%
  5. Teri65%
  6. Therese65%
  7. Gayle69%
  8. Bernadette69%
  9. Janie69%
  10. Janette71%

Love potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Janette95%
  2. Ladonna94%
  3. Leann92%
  4. Paulette92%
  5. Bernadette91%
  6. Rosetta91%
  7. Jeanine91%
  8. Francine91%
  9. Sheri89%
  10. Jana89%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis46%
  2. Vicky56%
  3. Roxanne59%
  4. Jeannie67%
  5. Dianna68%
  6. Margo68%
  7. Jayne69%
  8. Mona69%
  9. Joni69%
  10. Myra72%

Professional potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Betsy84%
  2. Debora82%
  3. Marianne81%
  4. Jeri81%
  5. Patti77%
  6. Sheryl77%
  7. Patty77%
  8. Lucinda77%
  9. Shelia76%
  10. Lorna74%

Bottom 10

  1. Paulette43%
  2. Bernadette50%
  3. Janette50%
  4. Deloris53%
  5. Tammie54%
  6. Lorie55%
  7. Rosetta55%
  8. Jeanine55%
  9. Jeannie56%
  10. Sherrie57%

Crush potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Sheri96%
  2. Ladonna95%
  3. Leann93%
  4. Marla92%
  5. Tami92%
  6. Shari92%
  7. Deloris91%
  8. Delia90%
  9. Rosetta88%
  10. Sherrie87%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis51%
  2. Jeannie58%
  3. Jayne60%
  4. Joni60%
  5. Roxanne62%
  6. Trudy63%
  7. Teri65%
  8. Therese65%
  9. Janine69%
  10. Vicky69%
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