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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. Jovanna96%
  2. Skyler93%
  3. Oriana93%
  4. Alize93%
  5. Morgen93%
  6. Allena92%
  7. Miguelangel92%
  8. Ailyn92%
  9. Odalis92%
  10. Dalilah92%

Bottom 10

  1. Jordy42%
  2. Maggie42%
  3. Kaylie42%
  4. Jose42%
  5. Babyboy42%
  6. Ivan42%
  7. Shemar42%
  8. Hailey42%
  9. Juan42%
  10. Lili42%

Love potential for Ives

Top 10

  1. Camren85%
  2. Daniella83%
  3. Sahana81%
  4. Natalee81%
  5. Kayleb80%
  6. Kaileigh80%
  7. Rosaura80%
  8. Madden80%
  9. Cherish80%
  10. Kaytlyn80%

Bottom 10

  1. Paris42%
  2. Roxy42%
  3. Luc42%
  4. Aniston42%
  5. Starr42%
  6. Arman42%
  7. Kaylie42%
  8. Preston42%
  9. Kate42%
  10. Karmen42%

Professional potential for Ives

Top 10

  1. Bradon79%
  2. Baron78%
  3. Kendal76%
  4. Salomon75%
  5. Broderick74%
  6. Corbyn74%
  7. Cortland73%
  8. Christianna73%
  9. Kierstin73%
  10. Spencer73%

Bottom 10

  1. Shyann42%
  2. Triniti42%
  3. Jaela42%
  4. Abigayle42%
  5. Kiyah42%
  6. Arionna42%
  7. Kalee42%
  8. Donavan42%
  9. Kael42%
  10. Trevion42%

Crush potential for Ives

Top 10

  1. Kaylea96%
  2. Melia96%
  3. Aubriana96%
  4. Evangelina96%
  5. Ashlin96%
  6. Amarie96%
  7. Isabela96%
  8. Lillyanna96%
  9. Tatiyana96%
  10. Jasmyne96%

Bottom 10

  1. Luc42%
  2. Ciro42%
  3. Jose42%
  4. Santos42%
  5. Isaak42%
  6. Juan42%
  7. Ivan42%
  8. Ignacio43%
  9. Adolfo45%
  10. Hannah47%
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