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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. Madeline93%
  2. Makayla92%
  3. Ava91%
  4. Gabrielle90%
  5. Isabelle88%
  6. Isabella88%
  7. Jade88%
  8. Caroline88%
  9. Grace87%
  10. Adriana86%

Bottom 10

  1. Hailey52%
  2. Zoe52%
  3. Maggie54%
  4. Savannah55%
  5. Kylie55%
  6. Zoey60%
  7. Faith62%
  8. Kaylee64%
  9. Lily67%
  10. Maya68%

Love potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Madeline92%
  2. Makayla87%
  3. Ella86%
  4. Madelyn85%
  5. Jocelyn85%
  6. Abigail83%
  7. Caroline83%
  8. Adriana82%
  9. Sophia82%
  10. Sophie82%

Bottom 10

  1. Hailey49%
  2. Maggie52%
  3. Zoe53%
  4. Savannah54%
  5. Kylie56%
  6. Maya58%
  7. Zoey62%
  8. Sydney64%
  9. Emma64%
  10. Destiny64%

Professional potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Caroline81%
  2. Isabella81%
  3. Isabelle81%
  4. Gabriella79%
  5. Julia78%
  6. Gabrielle78%
  7. Angelina77%
  8. Makayla77%
  9. Isabel77%
  10. Grace76%

Bottom 10

  1. Autumn47%
  2. Zoe54%
  3. Kaylee55%
  4. Madelyn57%
  5. Faith57%
  6. Zoey58%
  7. Destiny59%
  8. Hailey61%
  9. Madeline61%
  10. Sierra62%

Crush potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Madeline95%
  2. Ava88%
  3. Sophie87%
  4. Leah87%
  5. Sophia87%
  6. Abigail87%
  7. Makayla86%
  8. Angelina85%
  9. Alexa84%
  10. Grace84%

Bottom 10

  1. Hailey55%
  2. Zoe55%
  3. Maggie55%
  4. Savannah58%
  5. Zoey60%
  6. Lily61%
  7. Hannah62%
  8. Kylie62%
  9. Sabrina64%
  10. Maya65%
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