Ivy
Botanical name
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Updated Tue Jan 28 2025
Ivy Origin and Meaning
The name Ivy is a boy's name .
Ivy is in the Top 50 for girls, but actually had some usage for boys for several decades. As more parents consider botanical choices for boys as well, Ivy could get some more love on both sides. In fact, in 2022, nearly 30 boys did receive the name in the US.
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