The name Ivo is a boy's name of German, Irish, Dutch origin meaning "yew wood, archer". Ivo and is often added to lists like Unique Baby Names: Unusual and Rare and discussed in our forums with posts like "Baby a Day".
From the experts:
Ivo is an unusual, catchy name with the energetic impact of all names ending in 'o'. Hardly heard in the U.S., it is used a bit more frequently in England, as is the related Ivor, a favorite of such novelists as Evelyn Waugh and P.G. Wodehouse. Ivo is currently most popular in the Netherlands.
Lists containing Ivo:
- High-Energy Baby Names
- Tree Baby Names
- Coolated Boys' Names
- Cool Boy Names From Around the World
- Cool Names with a Strong O
- Unique Baby Names: Unusual and Rare
- Unique Names from History
- Short Baby Names
- Cool Baby Names That Start With I
- Unusual Boy Names
- Posh Baby Names
- Hipster British Baby Names for Boys
- Unique Baby Names Ending In O
- Irish Names for Dogs
- Cool Boys’ Names—Rare, Unique and Unusual
Comments
Leonina Says:
Impwood Says:
In most countries where Ivo is well-used, the pronunciation is "EEV-o", so it shares its first syllable with Eva. The natural English adaption would be "EYE-vo", though, so with the I pronounced as in Isaac.
Kate Says:
Ivo is my Grandpa's name, as well as my Dad and Brother's middle name. I also have a great uncle named Ivo. We pronounce it Eye-Voh. Love, Love, LOVE this name.
CarolAnn Says:
I've only heard it pronounced "ee-voh." It's somewhat common in Europe. St. Ivo is one of the patron saints of lawyers and he was known for giving legal help to the poor. Love that history!
Essa Says:
I'd never heard of this until yesterday and since then it keep popping up. I'm unsure how to pronounce it though. Is the I pronounced like in Isaac or Isadore?
SimoneKadele Says:
How is this pronounced?
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As a lawstudent and seeing as papa and my aunt are both lawyers... That name just went from "oh, lovely" to "awesome".
I think I'll have to google that saint :)