Joyful; my father rejoices; merry
Name Profile
Ivy
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Ivy.
Primary meaning
Climbing evergreen plant
Pronunciation: EYE-vee
Profile summary
Popular nature name; Ivy League. The current meaning shown for this name is Climbing evergreen plant. The catalog pronunciation is listed as EYE-vee. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Ivy. Ivy appears in girl naming lists and nature style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Ivy is currently cataloged under English origin, and this page describes its meaning as Climbing evergreen plant.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English origin and English-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Ivy is grouped as a nature girl name. Related forms for this profile include Ivy. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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