Ivy Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ivy Name at a Glance

Name	Ivy
Meaning	Faithfulness. This name is derived from the plant name.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Ivy Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ivy means “Faithfulness. This name is derived from the plant name”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Ivy Name Origin

Our database records Ivy under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Ivy a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Ivy is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Ivy

When considering Ivy for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.