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Irvine 1

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage Scottish

Meaning & History

Originally derived from the name of a Scottish (North Ayrshire) town, which was named for the River Irvine, derived from Brythonic elements meaning "green water".

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RootIrvine (place name)
VariantsIrvin, Irving
Given Name DescendantIrvine(Scottish)
Same SpellingIrvine 2

Categories

colors, green, harmonicists, rivers, tubists, water
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Entry updated January 21, 2022

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