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Ivy: name meaning and origin

Ivy

ivy plant; fidelity

English · Girl · 2 syllables

Nature & growing things Love & beloved

Ivy is a English name meaning "ivy plant; fidelity". It has 2 syllables, stressed on I, and is traditionally a girl's name.

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Middle names that flow with Ivy

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Ivy Claire clear, bright
Ivy Faith faith, trust
Ivy Grace grace, goodwill
Ivy Hope hope
Ivy Jade precious green stone
Ivy Joy joy
Ivy Kai sea
Ivy Mae pearl; the month of May

Sibling names for Ivy

Ivy & Hazel Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Ivy & Mae Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Ivy & River Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Ivy & Robin Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Ivy & Willow Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Ivy & Wren Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Ivy & Lily Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Ivy & Adam Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.

Names with a similar meaning

Adam · of the earth Alma · nourishing; soul Ava · bird; life Caleb · wholehearted, devoted Chloe · green shoot David · beloved Eden · delight, paradise Esme · esteemed, beloved Freya · lady George · farmer, earth-worker

Questions about Ivy

What does the name Ivy mean?

Ivy is a English name meaning "ivy plant; fidelity".

How many syllables are in Ivy?

Ivy has 2 syllables (I-vy), with the stress usually on "I".

Is Ivy a boy's or girl's name?

Ivy is traditionally a girl's name.