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Ives

Girl Name day: March 4 In French: Ivy
Ives is a short form of Ivy: on birth records it is written Ivy (61,190 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Ivy page.
Origin: Old English. Meaning: The ivy plant (symbol of fidelity and eternity).
From Old English ifig, the name of the evergreen climbing plant, adopted as a given name in the Victorian era.

Name day for Ives

March 4

Why this day? Ives is a short form of Ivy, and shares its name day.

Ives is celebrated in the United States on March 4; Argentina on May 19.

The story of the name Ives

Ives is a short form of Ivy. It keeps its origin (Old English) and meaning — the ivy plant (symbol of fidelity and eternity), and shares its name day, March 4.

On birth records, Ives is rarely written as such: the Ivess are Ivys (61,190 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Ivy page.

Frequently asked questions about Ives

What does Ives mean?

Ives is a short form of Ivy, which means the ivy plant (symbol of fidelity and eternity).

When is Ives's name day?

March 4, together with Ivy: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Ives a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Ivy.

Ives's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 5/10
Whimsy 8/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 6/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Ives

Top 10

  1. Ivy95%
  2. Selena94%
  3. Paisley93%
  4. Lana93%
  5. Nola92%
  6. Viviana92%
  7. Melba90%
  8. Savanna90%
  9. Lacey90%
  10. Helena90%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruthie42%
  2. Lola42%
  3. Ramona42%
  4. Candy42%
  5. Lizzie43%
  6. Abby43%
  7. Vicky44%
  8. Scarlett44%
  9. Tia45%
  10. Inez46%

Love potential for Ives

Top 10

  1. Daniella83%
  2. Stacie80%
  3. Staci80%
  4. Mila77%
  5. Harmony77%
  6. Alyson76%
  7. Ashlee76%
  8. Greta76%
  9. Meagan76%
  10. Gretchen76%

Bottom 10

  1. Lizzie42%
  2. Kate42%
  3. Tiara42%
  4. Kimberley42%
  5. Lola42%
  6. Krystal42%
  7. Scarlett42%
  8. Khloe42%
  9. Shanna42%
  10. Cassie42%

Professional potential for Ives

Top 10

  1. Adelaide78%
  2. Addie78%
  3. Elisabeth71%
  4. Bettye71%
  5. Lizbeth71%
  6. Bette71%
  7. Bettie71%
  8. Betsy71%
  9. Elnora70%
  10. Lenora70%

Bottom 10

  1. Tami42%
  2. Luna42%
  3. Ronda42%
  4. Tammie42%
  5. Fern42%
  6. Elva42%
  7. Jeannie42%
  8. Jeannette42%
  9. Verna42%
  10. Paulette42%

Crush potential for Ives

Top 10

  1. Lacey96%
  2. Selena96%
  3. Flora96%
  4. Harmony96%
  5. Tiara96%
  6. Angelique96%
  7. Daphne96%
  8. Annabelle96%
  9. Desiree96%
  10. Jasmin96%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruthie42%
  2. Inez42%
  3. Ramona42%
  4. Simone42%
  5. Bobbi42%
  6. Alberta43%
  7. Jillian48%
  8. Trudy48%
  9. Teri50%
  10. Bernadine50%
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