Irving as a name

Irving is a masculine given name of Scottish origin. It is derived from the Old English name Eoforwine, which means “friend of the boar.” The name was introduced to Scotland by Anglo-Saxon settlers and has been used as a first name since the 19th century.

Famous people with the name Irving include American author Washington Irving, who wrote “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and “Rip Van Winkle,” and Canadian actor and comedian Irving Berlin, who starred in the television series “The Red Green Show.”

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