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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. Beverlee96%
  3. Arlene96%
  4. Nell96%
  5. Cecile96%
  6. Catharine96%
  7. Ceola96%
  8. Myrna96%
  9. Annetta96%
  10. Grayce96%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola50%
  2. Viva52%
  3. Lulu53%
  4. Erna55%
  5. Ruthie58%
  6. Ruth58%
  7. Bertie59%
  8. Pinkie59%
  9. Ramona59%
  10. Dolly59%

Love potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Reatha96%
  2. Doris96%
  3. Louvenia96%
  4. Vergie96%
  5. Rutha96%
  6. Dessie96%
  7. Lessie96%
  8. Willene96%
  9. Charolette96%
  10. Annamae96%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola46%
  2. Viva49%
  3. Lulu50%
  4. Freeda52%
  5. Ouida53%
  6. Tiny55%
  7. Pinkie57%
  8. Hellen58%
  9. Fairy58%
  10. Sybil59%

Professional potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Ruthann93%
  2. Addie91%
  3. Aletha88%
  4. Augustina86%
  5. Elinor85%
  6. Lenore85%
  7. Lenora85%
  8. Elnora85%
  9. Bettie84%
  10. Bette84%

Bottom 10

  1. Idella42%
  2. Tillie43%
  3. Minna45%
  4. Lulu46%
  5. Ila47%
  6. Letha47%
  7. Lola47%
  8. Versie48%
  9. Lessie49%
  10. Rozella50%

Crush potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Rosia96%
  2. Annamae96%
  3. Lavinia96%
  4. Myrna96%
  5. Madie96%
  6. Madaline96%
  7. Annetta96%
  8. Tillie96%
  9. Belia96%
  10. Corene96%

Bottom 10

  1. Erna47%
  2. Bertie49%
  3. Lulu51%
  4. Freeda51%
  5. Ramona53%
  6. Inez53%
  7. Agnes53%
  8. Hildegarde53%
  9. Ruthie54%
  10. Ruth54%
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