The name Ive is a girl's name meaning "yew".

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Angliziced form of the Cornish name Ia. According to legend, the Cornish saint Ia was an Irish princess who sailed across the sea to Cornwall on a leaf. She was martyred and buried at the spot where the church of St Ives (called Porth Ia - "St Ia’s cove" - in Cornish) now stands. Ive may be an anglicized form of her name or a variant of the masculine Ivo or Yves, "yew".

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The name Ive peaked for girls at #3736 in 1932. Ive is occasionally used for boys in 1921.

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<p>Ive is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It can be a short form of the Germanic name Ivo, meaning 'yew wood' (traditionally used for making bows, suggesting strength). It might also relate to the French name Yves, ultimately derived from the Germanic element 'iv.' This compact, one-syllable name carries a surprising amount of strength in its brevity. Though uncommon in most English-speaking countries, Ive has seen occasional use in parts of Europe, particularly in Scandinavian and Slavic regions. The name has a clean, modern feel despite its ancient roots. Its simplicity makes it accessible across language barriers while its rarity gives it distinction. The name may appeal to parents seeking a short, strong name with European connections.</p>

The name Ive peaked for boys at #3098 in 1921. Ive is occasionally used for girls in 1998.

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