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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. Arlene96%
  2. Laura96%
  3. Allison96%
  4. Lauren96%
  5. Lori96%
  6. Beatrice95%
  7. Eleanor95%
  8. Dorothy95%
  9. Sharon94%
  10. Linda94%

Bottom 10

  1. Hailey52%
  2. Zoe52%
  3. Maggie54%
  4. Savannah55%
  5. Kylie55%
  6. Tina56%
  7. Bonnie58%
  8. Ruth58%
  9. Molly59%
  10. Toni60%

Love potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Doris96%
  2. Jeanette95%
  3. Denise95%
  4. Janet95%
  5. Nancy94%
  6. Kayla94%
  7. Penny94%
  8. Dorothy94%
  9. Allison94%
  10. Vivian93%

Bottom 10

  1. Hailey49%
  2. Jill51%
  3. Tina51%
  4. Maggie52%
  5. Zoe53%
  6. Savannah54%
  7. Melody55%
  8. Marilyn55%
  9. Kylie56%
  10. Wanda57%

Professional potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Constance89%
  2. Connie89%
  3. Eleanor84%
  4. Bessie84%
  5. Beth84%
  6. Elizabeth84%
  7. Debbie81%
  8. Debra81%
  9. Sara81%
  10. Sadie81%

Bottom 10

  1. Autumn47%
  2. Heather49%
  3. Janet50%
  4. Jeanette50%
  5. Brandy51%
  6. Molly52%
  7. Melody52%
  8. Phyllis53%
  9. Yvonne53%
  10. Amy53%

Crush potential for Irv

Top 10

  1. Amanda96%
  2. Lucille96%
  3. Linda96%
  4. Allison95%
  5. Madeline95%
  6. Doris94%
  7. Marlene94%
  8. Amy93%
  9. Angela93%
  10. Josephine93%

Bottom 10

  1. Andrea53%
  2. Agnes53%
  3. Constance54%
  4. Martha54%
  5. Roberta54%
  6. Ruth54%
  7. Connie54%
  8. Hailey55%
  9. Zoe55%
  10. Maggie55%
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