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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. Marlowe95%
  3. Ivy95%
  4. Glennis95%
  5. Leonardo95%
  6. Hadleigh95%
  7. Taj95%
  8. Iv95%
  9. Kylin95%
  10. Miles94%

Bottom 10

  1. Shawn42%
  2. Jordy42%
  3. Maggie42%
  4. Pinkie42%
  5. Ritita42%
  6. Johnie42%
  7. Lulu42%
  8. Abdullah42%
  9. Toy42%
  10. Jermaine42%

Love potential for Ives

Top 10

  1. Camren85%
  2. Hadleigh85%
  3. Danniella83%
  4. Maison83%
  5. Daniella83%
  6. Marylee82%
  7. Antonina82%
  8. Woody82%
  9. Watson82%
  10. Annalee81%

Bottom 10

  1. Kolt42%
  2. Louann42%
  3. Randal42%
  4. Lionel42%
  5. Vanya42%
  6. Ike42%
  7. Kensington42%
  8. Jet42%
  9. Salena42%
  10. Lizzie42%

Professional potential for Ives

Top 10

  1. Toney84%
  2. Stefani83%
  3. Whitley79%
  4. Bradon79%
  5. Khadijah79%
  6. Addi78%
  7. Patrina78%
  8. Adelaide78%
  9. Ruthann78%
  10. Baron78%

Bottom 10

  1. Kobi42%
  2. Deidre42%
  3. Tami42%
  4. Clemmie42%
  5. Daryl42%
  6. Kami42%
  7. Shyann42%
  8. Yvi42%
  9. Luna42%
  10. Rollin42%

Crush potential for Ives

Top 10

  1. Kaylea96%
  2. Kensington96%
  3. Lacey96%
  4. Nannette96%
  5. Micaela96%
  6. Narciso96%
  7. Melia96%
  8. Deidra96%
  9. Aubriana96%
  10. Antionette96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tut42%
  2. Herberto42%
  3. Mar42%
  4. Seanie42%
  5. Ruthie42%
  6. Luc42%
  7. Jermaine42%
  8. Connie42%
  9. Lucca42%
  10. Mainie42%
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