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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. Aniah96%
  2. Shaila96%
  3. Jailynn96%
  4. Karolina95%
  5. Lanae95%
  6. Ciana95%
  7. Anai95%
  8. Maliya95%
  9. Isha95%
  10. Analisa94%

Bottom 10

  1. Roxy58%
  2. Lexy59%
  3. Kaydee59%
  4. Italia60%
  5. Angeles60%
  6. Kaily60%
  7. Gema60%
  8. Saray60%
  9. Jaya60%
  10. Cienna60%

Love potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Maryelizabeth96%
  2. Sahana96%
  3. Allana96%
  4. Rebekka95%
  5. Janeth95%
  6. Priscila95%
  7. Natali95%
  8. Jailynn95%
  9. Karah94%
  10. Katlynn94%

Bottom 10

  1. Lexis53%
  2. Arwen54%
  3. Roxy55%
  4. Lexy56%
  5. Nautica57%
  6. Brissa59%
  7. Aiyanna59%
  8. Saray60%
  9. Daija60%
  10. Angeles60%

Professional potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Christianna89%
  2. Kierstin88%
  3. Tanvi87%
  4. Fatoumata85%
  5. Simran84%
  6. Maryelizabeth83%
  7. Mattison82%
  8. Jaquelyn82%
  9. Olyvia82%
  10. Analise82%

Bottom 10

  1. Kaili47%
  2. Jazelle48%
  3. Allysa48%
  4. Tamya49%
  5. Tamyra50%
  6. Delanie50%
  7. Lillyan50%
  8. Alea51%
  9. Noelani51%
  10. Citlaly51%

Crush potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Lillyann96%
  2. Shaila96%
  3. Charis96%
  4. Cailin96%
  5. Sari96%
  6. Mirian96%
  7. Abbigale96%
  8. Aniah96%
  9. Yaneli96%
  10. Maryanna96%

Bottom 10

  1. Cienna56%
  2. Brissa58%
  3. Arwen59%
  4. Gema60%
  5. Jaya60%
  6. Italia60%
  7. Saray60%
  8. Angeles60%
  9. Jazzlyn61%
  10. Dejah61%
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