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At a Glance
- Meaning
- The climbing ivy plant, a traditional symbol of fidelity
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- EYE-vee
Ivy is an English name taken directly from the climbing ivy plant, long used as a traditional symbol of fidelity. It's pronounced EYE-vee, and despite being a name from a classic era, it reads with a free-spirited, boho, bold, outdoorsy, nature-inspired edge — a name rooted in something growing and real rather than abstract.
Meaning & Origin of Ivy
Meaning: The climbing ivy plant, a traditional symbol of fidelity.
Origin: English.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Ivy
EYE-veeIPA /ˈaɪvi/
Popularity of Ivy
Across SSA records going back to 1880, Ivy reached its highest point yet in 2024, ranking #36 and given to 5,323 babies that year.
Names Like Ivy
These names share Ivy’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Ivy mean?
The climbing ivy plant, a traditional symbol of fidelity. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Ivy?
Ivy is pronounced EYE-vee (IPA: /ˈaɪvi/).
Is Ivy a popular name right now?
Ivy is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #36 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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