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Irving

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage Scottish, English
Pronounced Pron. UR-ving(English)
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Meaning & History

Originally derived from a Scottish place name (in North Ayrshire) meaning "green water".
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Related Names

VariantsIrvine(Scottish) Irvin, Irvine(English)
Given Name DescendantsIrvin, Irvine, Irving(English) Irvine, Irving(Scottish)

Categories

colors, green, water
Entry updated August 16, 2017 ·
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