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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
Popularity CommonFrequentUncommonRareAll

Friendship potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Dina95%
  2. Lynette93%
  3. Sonja92%
  4. Tracie92%
  5. Cherie91%
  6. Rochelle91%
  7. Rachelle90%
  8. Angelia90%
  9. Deana88%
  10. Janelle88%

Bottom 10

  1. Candy58%
  2. Ginger59%
  3. Mandy61%
  4. Bobbi66%
  5. Shanna68%
  6. Angie69%
  7. Lea69%
  8. Charity71%
  9. Alisa72%
  10. Shawna72%

Love potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Tracie94%
  2. Maribel93%
  3. Rachelle92%
  4. Audra92%
  5. Yvette92%
  6. Rochelle91%
  7. Amie90%
  8. Traci90%
  9. Tonia90%
  10. Nikki90%

Bottom 10

  1. Angelique57%
  2. Candy59%
  3. Ginger60%
  4. Mandy63%
  5. Alisa65%
  6. Shanna66%
  7. Ingrid67%
  8. Lea67%
  9. Jolene67%
  10. Deana68%

Professional potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Janelle81%
  2. Sonya81%
  3. Lara80%
  4. Karin80%
  5. Kerri80%
  6. Jenifer80%
  7. Audra80%
  8. Tamika80%
  9. Kristie79%
  10. Kristy79%

Bottom 10

  1. Misty43%
  2. Yvette50%
  3. Amie53%
  4. Aimee53%
  5. Tabitha54%
  6. Keri55%
  7. Dena55%
  8. Jolene55%
  9. Charity55%
  10. Candy56%

Crush potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Cherie96%
  2. Rochelle95%
  3. Angelia93%
  4. Amie93%
  5. Tabitha93%
  6. Maribel93%
  7. Aimee93%
  8. Rachelle92%
  9. Misty91%
  10. Lynette90%

Bottom 10

  1. Bobbi54%
  2. Candy58%
  3. Shawna60%
  4. Shauna60%
  5. Ginger63%
  6. Angie64%
  7. Mandy66%
  8. Karin66%
  9. Jami70%
  10. Alisa70%
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