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The meaning and history of the name Irving.


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

Usage: English, Scottish
Variants: IRVIN, IRVINE
Famous People: Washington Irvingwiki (Writer, 1783, United States), Irving Langmuirwiki (Chemist, 1881, United States), Irving Berlinwiki (Composer, 1888, Belarus), David Irvingwiki (Writer, 1938, United Kingdom), John Irvingwiki (Writer, 1942, United States)