Irven
Scottish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Irven
The name 'Irven' is a variant of 'Irvin' or 'Ervin', derived from the Scottish Gaelic elements "iar" (west) and "abhainn" (river), meaning "green river" or "west river." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly Scottish and American, with no specific religious association, and notable historical context includes its use as a surname for families from the River Irvine in Scotland.
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Etymology
The name 'Irven' is a variant of 'Irvin' or 'Ervin', derived from the Scottish Gaelic elements "iar" (west) and "abhainn" (river), meaning "green river" or "west river." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly Scottish and American, with no specific religious association, and notable historical context includes its use as a surname for families from the River Irvine in Scotland.
Irven currently ranks #9,578 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1921.
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