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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. Cecelia96%
  2. Nell96%
  3. Myrna96%
  4. Dorothea95%
  5. Clarice94%
  6. Elnora93%
  7. Lenora93%
  8. Sondra93%
  9. Lenore93%
  10. Maude93%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola50%
  2. Ruthie58%
  3. Ramona59%
  4. Lizzie63%
  5. Inez64%
  6. Bernadine66%
  7. Rosie67%
  8. Beulah68%
  9. Carmela71%
  10. Fannie71%

Love potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Mable96%
  2. Jeannette95%
  3. Dorothea94%
  4. Nannie94%
  5. Myrna92%
  6. Susie89%
  7. Etta89%
  8. Jeannine89%
  9. Estelle88%
  10. Blanche88%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola46%
  2. Lizzie60%
  3. Alberta66%
  4. Olga68%
  5. Fern68%
  6. Opal68%
  7. Elva69%
  8. Iva69%
  9. Hilda69%
  10. Inez70%

Professional potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Addie91%
  2. Lenore85%
  3. Lenora85%
  4. Elnora85%
  5. Bettie84%
  6. Bette84%
  7. Bettye84%
  8. Sallie81%
  9. Maryann81%
  10. Cornelia81%

Bottom 10

  1. Ila47%
  2. Lola47%
  3. Jeannette50%
  4. Elva51%
  5. Lela51%
  6. Opal51%
  7. Beulah52%
  8. Ramona52%
  9. Mable54%
  10. Eula54%

Crush potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Myrna96%
  2. Lorene96%
  3. Mable96%
  4. Etta95%
  5. Rena92%
  6. Angeline92%
  7. Susie92%
  8. Nannie92%
  9. Maude91%
  10. Essie91%

Bottom 10

  1. Ramona53%
  2. Inez53%
  3. Ruthie54%
  4. Lola55%
  5. Alberta58%
  6. Iva60%
  7. Lizzie61%
  8. Bernadine65%
  9. Hilda65%
  10. Geneva66%
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