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Erv

Boy Name day: May 19
Erv is a short form of Ervin: on birth records it is written Ervin (38,595 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Ervin page.
Origin: Germanic. Meaning: army friend / honourable friend.
A variant of Erwin, from Germanic elements 'hari/era' ('army, honour') and 'wini' ('friend').

Name day for Erv

May 19

Why this day? Erv is a short form of Ervin, and shares its name day.

Erv is celebrated in the United States on May 19.

The story of the name Erv

Erv is a short form of Ervin. It keeps its origin (Germanic) and meaning — army friend / honourable friend, and shares its name day, May 19.

On birth records, Erv is rarely written as such: the Ervs are Ervins (38,595 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Ervin page.

Frequently asked questions about Erv

What does Erv mean?

Erv is a short form of Ervin, which means army friend / honourable friend.

When is Erv's name day?

May 19, together with Ervin: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Erv a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Ervin.

Erv's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Erv

Top 10

  1. Erica96%
  2. Deanna96%
  3. Dianne96%
  4. Diane96%
  5. Diana96%
  6. Kristina95%
  7. Lori94%
  8. Laura94%
  9. Lauren94%
  10. Allison94%

Bottom 10

  1. Zoe55%
  2. Ruth55%
  3. Molly55%
  4. Hailey55%
  5. Zoey57%
  6. Maggie57%
  7. Andrea57%
  8. Lillie59%
  9. Tina59%
  10. Savannah59%

Love potential for Erv

Top 10

  1. Gloria87%
  2. Janet87%
  3. Jeanette87%
  4. Denise86%
  5. Doris85%
  6. Renee83%
  7. Mabel83%
  8. Glenda83%
  9. Tonya83%
  10. Arlene82%

Bottom 10

  1. Maya42%
  2. Marilyn46%
  3. Melody46%
  4. April48%
  5. Autumn49%
  6. Alice49%
  7. Violet49%
  8. Hailey51%
  9. Wanda52%
  10. Jill53%

Professional potential for Erv

Bottom 10

  1. Ada48%
  2. Kendra51%
  3. Carla51%
  4. Destiny52%
  5. Whitney52%
  6. Wanda55%
  7. Crystal55%
  8. Maxine55%
  9. Harper55%
  10. Autumn56%

Crush potential for Erv

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