Ivor

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Ivor means "bow warrior" or "yew wood."
Pronunciation
IE-vər(English)
The name Ivor is pronounced as "EYE-vor".
Popularity
Ivor is not a very popular name in the world. In the UK, it ranks at 2088 and in the US, it does not even feature in the top 1000 popular baby boy names.

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Ivor Name meanings & History

The name Ivor originated from the Scottish and Welsh languages. Ivor means "bow warrior" or "yew wood.". From the Old Norse name Ívarr, which was probably derived from the elements ýr "yew tree, bow" and herr "army, warrior". During the Middle Ages it was brought to Britain by Scandinavian settlers and invaders, and it was adopted in Ireland (Irish Íomhar), Scotland (Scottish Gaelic Iomhar) and Wales (Welsh Ifor). The name Ivor is mainly used for baby boys.

Zodiac Sign of Ivor: I love you Taurus

Synonyms of Ivor:

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

V: Variety,Vexing,Vivacious,Versatility

O: Ostentatious,Obstinate,Organized,Obsolete,Obsessive

R: Rational,Resourceful,Reason,Restless

Ivor is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people who share the name Ivor include Ivor Novello, a Welsh composer and actor, and Ivor Cutler, a Scottish poet, musician and comedian.

2.) Ivor (Male)

Usage: Norse

Meanings: Bow warrior; archer

Other Forms: Ivorr


3.) Ivor (Male)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: (Scandinavian) outgoing; ready

Other Forms: Ivar, Ive, Iver, Ivy


4.) IVOR (Male)

Usage: Welsh

Meanings: Derived from the Scandinavian Ivar (bow warrior, archer), a compound name composed of the Old Norse elements yr (yew, bow) and herr (army, warrior). The name was introduced to England by Ivar the Boneless, who invaded East Anglia in retaliation for the death of his father. The name is used in Wales to Anglicize Ifor, an ancient name of uncertain derivation. (I-VOR)


5.) Ivor (Male)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: (Scandinavian) a form of Ivo.

Other Forms: Ibon, Ifor, Ivar Ivry, Yvor


6.) IVOR (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Derived from the Scandinavian Ivar (bow warrior, archer). The name was introduced to England by Ivar the Boneless, who invaded East Anglia in retaliation for the death of his father. See IVAR (Scandinavian Names). (IVER)


7.) IVOR (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: Derived from the Old Norse Ivarr, a compound name composed from the elements yr (yew, bow) and herr (army, warriors): hence, “archers, bow warriors.” iomhar is the Gaelic form of the name, which was introduced by the Norsemen. (^-VOR)


8.) IVOR (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: Scottish form of Ivar, a name introduced by Scandinavian settlers. It is derived from the Old Norse elements yr (yew, bow) and herr (warrior, army): hence, “archer, bow warrior.” Imhear, Iomhair, and Iomhar are Gaelic forms of the name. (I-VOR)


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