What does Ivy mean?
Ivy means “Signifting the climbing plant”. It is a girl name of English origin, listed under the Christian faith in our collection.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: English – see more English names.
- Gender: Girl – browse girl names.
- Faith: Christian
- Popularity: ranked #3912 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Ivy has 3 letters and 1 syllable, made of 2 vowels and 1 consonants (3 different letters). Its sound is best described as: open, flowing ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Ivy with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
2Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): I=9 + V=22 + Y=25 = 56. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 5 + 6 = 11. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 1 + 1 = 2. Result: 2.
Favorite colour
OrangeThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Ivy has lucky number 2, so the colour is Orange.
Star sign
SagittariusOnly the first letter counts (I). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Ivy
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Ivy. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Couple names that go with Ivy
Partner names that match Ivy by origin, faith, length and sound (Boy names). The percentage is a style match, and the blend is a fun combined name.
How is the match % worked out?
Start at 60. Same origin +9, same faith +6, similar length up to +8, different first letter +5, same last two letters +3 (maximum 99). Blend = first half of one name + second half of the other.
Blend ideas: Ivy + Jack = Ivck
Sibling names for Ivy
Names that sit well next to Ivy: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
Sister names
Twin name ideas for Ivy
If Ivy is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Same ending
Balanced match
Names with a similar meaning
Names whose meaning shares a key idea with Ivy (signifting, climbing).
How are similar meanings found?
We take the first two meaningful words of the meaning (4+ letters, common words removed) and list names whose meaning contains the same word.
Frequently asked questions
What does Ivy mean?
Ivy means “Signifting the climbing plant” and is of English origin.
What is the origin of Ivy?
In our collection Ivy is listed as a name of English origin, associated with the Christian faith.
Is Ivy a boy or a girl name?
Ivy is listed as a girl name.
What is the lucky number for Ivy?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Ivy is 2, with the star sign Sagittarius. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Ivy?
Ivy has 1 syllable. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Ivy?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Ivy include Iv, Ivyy, Ivyie, Ivo.
Which names have a similar meaning to Ivy?
Names with a related meaning include Heli, Jaslyn, Madhabika, Jassmine, Ivalyn, Chazmyn.