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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. Arlene96%
  2. Beatrice95%
  3. Eleanor95%
  4. Dorothy95%
  5. Doris93%
  6. Marlene93%
  7. Esther92%
  8. Marian92%
  9. Eva92%
  10. Florence92%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth58%
  2. Lillie62%
  3. Agnes64%
  4. Mae67%
  5. Thelma67%
  6. Norma68%
  7. Mildred69%
  8. Miriam69%
  9. Dora69%
  10. Nellie69%

Love potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Doris96%
  2. Jeanette95%
  3. Dorothy94%
  4. Vivian93%
  5. Mabel92%
  6. Lorraine91%
  7. Arlene91%
  8. Betty90%
  9. Lucille90%
  10. Josephine90%

Bottom 10

  1. Dora60%
  2. Lillie62%
  3. Ada63%
  4. Thelma63%
  5. Alice65%
  6. Anna66%
  7. Annie66%
  8. Maxine67%
  9. Jennie69%
  10. Viola69%

Professional potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Eleanor84%
  2. Bessie84%
  3. Geraldine81%
  4. Florence78%
  5. Beatrice78%
  6. Esther78%
  7. Eva77%
  8. Patsy77%
  9. Priscilla77%
  10. Marian77%

Bottom 10

  1. Jeanette50%
  2. Ada54%
  3. Mabel54%
  4. Arlene55%
  5. Lillie56%
  6. Margaret57%
  7. Mildred57%
  8. Loretta57%
  9. Myrtle57%
  10. Marguerite57%

Crush potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Lucille96%
  2. Doris94%
  3. Marlene94%
  4. Josephine93%
  5. Mabel93%
  6. Rose93%
  7. Arlene93%
  8. Esther91%
  9. Hazel91%
  10. Joyce89%

Bottom 10

  1. Agnes53%
  2. Ruth54%
  3. Norma59%
  4. Joan60%
  5. Jean60%
  6. Jennie60%
  7. Vera61%
  8. Anna62%
  9. Annie62%
  10. Dora62%
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