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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:

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Friendship potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Catina96%
  2. Cecey96%
  3. Lolly96%
  4. Arly96%
  5. Qiana96%
  6. Lolo96%
  7. Beverlee96%
  8. Lezlie96%
  9. Lo96%
  10. Lawana96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tequila42%
  2. Pepper48%
  3. Loli50%
  4. Haïli52%
  5. Hail52%
  6. Zozo52%
  7. Viva52%
  8. Cyndi54%
  9. Maggs54%
  10. Mags54%

Love potential for Irv

Bottom 10

  1. Tequila42%
  2. Loli46%
  3. Janou46%
  4. Haïli49%
  5. Hail49%
  6. Viva49%
  7. Scarlie49%
  8. Scar49%
  9. Jillie51%
  10. Cyndi51%

Professional potential for Irv

Bottom 10

  1. Mist43%
  2. Stee43%
  3. Louna44%
  4. Luni44%
  5. Heavie45%
  6. Minna45%
  7. Tala45%
  8. Devona45%
  9. Heav45%
  10. Caprice45%

Crush potential for Irv

Bottom 10

  1. Tequila45%
  2. Pepper50%
  3. Janou51%
  4. Freeda51%
  5. Nénès53%
  6. Aggie53%
  7. Drea53%
  8. Zee53%
  9. Iny53%
  10. Ramie53%
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