Ivy at a glance
- Meaning
- “ivy plant”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- EYE-vee
- Other forms
- Ivie, Ivey
Where the name Ivy comes from
Ivy is the evergreen climbing plant, from an Old English word, and has long been a symbol of loyalty and lasting love. It became a first name in the late 19th century with other plant names. It is very popular again in the UK and US in the 2020s.