Ivy was in the top 100 most popular names on the Social Security Administration's list in 2020.īab圜enter parents also love the name. That's thanks in part to celebrity parents Beyoncé and Jay-Z, who named their first daughter Blue Ivy in 2012. since the early 1900s, but Ivy really took off in the past decade. It has remained in the top 1,000 names in the U.S. This botanical name became popular in the United States in the late 1800s, when naming girls after plants, trees, and flowers became all the rage. Ivy could also be used as a shortened version of the name Ivanna. Ivy is a short and sweet name on its own and doesn't lend itself too well to nicknames, but some possible options include Vee and Vivi. Spelling variations don't stray too far from the traditional 'Ivy,' though you may occasionally see the name spelled as Ivee, Ivey, or Ivie. Ivy is pronounced 'EYE-vee' and is commonly used as a girl's name. Both holly and ivy are traditionally used at Christmas time and in celebration of the winter solstice, making both names meaningful choices for December babies. Similar to other nature and plant-themed names, like Rose, Fern, and Holly, Ivy is fitting for nature-loving parents looking for a slightly quirky yet lively name. Ivy can thrive in many conditions, and with the right care is known to be one of the most beautiful and vibrant cascading plants around.Īs a baby name, Ivy is simple and charming. Ivy is, of course, also the name of the versatile, climbing, evergreen plant. Greek couples were often given wreaths of ivy as symbols of eternity and faithfulness. The name Ivy has English and Latin origins and means 'vine.' It's derived from the Old English word for the ivy plant, 'ifig.' Ivy also has roots in ancient Greek culture as a sign of fidelity.

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