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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. Laurel96%
  3. Nell96%
  4. Myrna96%
  5. Shelia96%
  6. Dorothea95%
  7. Mercedes95%
  8. Ladonna95%
  9. Dina95%
  10. Aileen94%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola50%
  2. Janis54%
  3. Scarlett55%
  4. Tia57%
  5. Ruthie58%
  6. Candy58%
  7. Kali58%
  8. Ginger59%
  9. Ramona59%
  10. Sasha59%

Love potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Mable96%
  2. Noelle95%
  3. Janette95%
  4. Jeannette95%
  5. Ashlyn94%
  6. Dorothea94%
  7. Ladonna94%
  8. Nannie94%
  9. Tracie94%
  10. Penelope94%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis46%
  2. Lola46%
  3. Scarlett49%
  4. Kali52%
  5. Sasha53%
  6. Heaven53%
  7. Luna54%
  8. Lila55%
  9. Vicky56%
  10. Kate56%

Professional potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Adelaide91%
  2. Addie91%
  3. Carolina85%
  4. Lenore85%
  5. Aliyah85%
  6. Lenora85%
  7. Elnora85%
  8. Bettie84%
  9. Lizbeth84%
  10. Bette84%

Bottom 10

  1. Paulette43%
  2. Misty43%
  3. Luna44%
  4. Heaven45%
  5. Ila47%
  6. Lola47%
  7. Bernadette50%
  8. Jeannette50%
  9. Kali50%
  10. Yvette50%

Crush potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Myrna96%
  2. Ashleigh96%
  3. Sheri96%
  4. Lorene96%
  5. Alaina96%
  6. Mable96%
  7. Cherie96%
  8. Rochelle95%
  9. Ladonna95%
  10. Etta95%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis51%
  2. Ramona53%
  3. Inez53%
  4. Ruthie54%
  5. Bobbi54%
  6. Simone55%
  7. Lola55%
  8. Jeannie58%
  9. Millie58%
  10. Alberta58%
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