Meaning & Story
From the Scottish Gaelic Irvin, possibly meaning "green water" or from the River Irvine in Scotland — Irving is associated with the American songwriter Irving Berlin and author Washington Irving.
Irving has the warmth of a beloved grandfather's name — slightly old-fashioned in the best way, carrying the associations of Irving Berlin's Great American Songbook and Washington Irving's Sleepy Hollow. On a pet it has an affectionate quirkiness: choosing Irving is a statement that you have a genuine appreciation for names with history and don't need to follow trends. Irving suits a distinguished older dog, or a puppy whose serious demeanor suggests they arrived pre-aged.