IVY  

Gender: F
Origin: Plant or flower name

Popularity in 2008: #298

Quirky, offbeat, energetic century-old name enjoying the beginnings of a deserved revival. The clinging vine has an interesting history: ancient Greeks presented an ivy wreath to newlyweds as a symbol of fertility. And no, don't worry about "poison ivy" teasing.

Variations:
Ivee, Ivi, Ivye, Ivie, Ivey

People who like Ivy also like:

Anya, Blythe, Bryn, Claire, Eden, Edith, Elle, Elodie, Jane, Leah, Paloma, Penelope, August, Declan, Rufus

Ivy is being discussed in our message boards:

• Names of my Students
• Names in Your Child's Class/Daycare/Playgroup
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• List - looking for honesty!
• Nothing seems to go with 'Anderson'... Need First Name!

Read Nameberry blog posts about Ivy:

• OLD LADY NAMES: Ready for the Next Wave?
• VAMPIRE BABY NAMES
• HEROINE NAMES: Worthy Women with Notable Names, Part 2: Cultural Icons
• NAMEBERRY FAVES: The names nameberryites love most
• BRITISH BABY NAMES: Quirky & Charming