Ivory

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Origin and meaning

Name: Ivory (i-vo-ry)

Gender: Unisex

Popularity in 2023: Female #490, Male #911

Origin: English
Meaning: White As Elephant Tusks

Origin: African
Meaning: Kind and beautiful

Origin and Meaning: Ivory is primarily an English name that is derived from the word "ivory" which refers to the hard, white material from the tusks of elephants and other animals. As a name, it is associated with beauty, rarity, and value, as ivory has been highly prized throughout history for its use in art and luxury goods.

Etymology: The word "ivory" ultimately derives from the ancient Egyptian word "abu", which means "elephant".

Derived: There are no notable derivatives of the name Ivory. History of the name: The name Ivory has been in use as a given name for girls in English-speaking countries since at least the late 19th century. It is often associated with the Victorian era, which was known for its fondness for exotic and unique names. In recent years, the name has also become popular as a unisex name, reflecting the trend towards gender-neutral naming.

Style of the Name: Ivory is a name that has a classic, elegant feel to it. It is associated with beauty and sophistication, and has a timeless quality that makes it a popular choice for baby girls. As a unisex name, it is often used for boys and girls who are seen as unique and special.

Symbolism of the Name: As a name, Ivory is associated with the qualities of beauty, rarity, and value. It is often seen as a symbol of luxury and sophistication, and is often used to represent the finer things in life. Additionally, the name can be seen as a symbol of strength and resilience, as elephants are known for their power and endurance.

Pronunciation

Say: 🔊
IPA: /ˈa͡ɪvɚɹi/
Syllables: i-vo-ry

Ivory's luck prospects

Destiny	Good	★★★★
Friendship	Excellent	★★★★★
Love	Average	★★★
Family	Poor	★★
Money	Good	★★★★
Health	Average	★★★

Personality traits of name Ivory

Unselfish
Simple
Sociable
Disciplined
Intellectual
Importunate
Cynical

Astrology of name Ivory

Zodiac sign: Gemini
Element: Air
Ruling planet: Mercury

Lucky metal: Bronze

Lucky gemstones:	Tsavorite Apatite Cat's Eye Demantoid Garnet
Lucky colors:	Beige Teal Apricot

Totem pet: Lizard
Totem animal: Bull
Totem plant: Lily of the valley
Totem tree: Basswood

Lucky weekday: Wednesday
Favorable month: December
Lucky numbers: 3, 9, 44
Lucky days of the month: 4, 13, 21
Unlucky number: 12

Hobbies: canyoneering, string art, learn to write lyrics / music

Careers: Security Services, Archeology, Transport

Health issues: Stress and dehydration due to overworking

Letters count: 5

Numerology of name Ivory

Ivory's name number: 8

Name popularity

Male

Raw data

Year	Rank	Births
1900	233	25
1905	231	21
1906	220	25
1909	244	29
1910	258	27
1911	270	31
1912	366	30
1913	372	41
1914	414	48
1915	455	52
1916	434	73
1917	463	59
1918	457	79
1919	450	89
1920	459	80
1921	476	80
1922	476	76
1923	480	75
1924	470	94
1925	479	70
1926	479	66
1927	454	91
1928	451	97
1929	459	83
1930	463	69
1931	456	69
1932	453	78
1933	445	77
1934	454	76
1935	453	73
1936	459	70
1937	442	78
1938	446	84
1939	428	97
1940	455	80
1941	467	68
1942	464	96
1943	471	102
1944	451	108
1945	463	84
1946	496	93
1947	508	94
1948	479	127
1949	477	123
1950	437	177
1951	458	158
1952	452	162
1953	504	121
1954	469	166
1955	503	143
1956	506	148
1957	508	158
1958	499	159
1959	539	123
1960	546	131
1961	544	119
1962	568	100
1963	546	113
1964	578	89
1965	568	89
1966	566	72
1967	564	84
1968	602	54
1969	598	67
1970	580	86
1971	586	79
1972	614	56
1973	571	82
1974	603	62
1975	603	69
1976	617	45
1977	601	71
1978	622	63
1979	605	82
1980	615	76
1981	620	70
1982	619	81
1983	625	71
1984	639	58
1985	630	67
1986	632	72
1987	662	55
1988	664	67
1989	696	57
1990	724	59
1991	707	57
1992	735	48
1993	719	52
1994	729	48
1995	760	41
1996	731	46
1997	744	48
1998	759	41
1999	774	39
2000	776	38
2001	791	35
2002	789	30
2003	797	34
2004	814	35
2005	846	33
2006	852	33
2007	866	28
2009	875	24
2010	857	30
2011	858	25
2012	864	36
2013	856	33
2014	888	32
2015	871	36
2016	899	27
2017	859	50
2018	878	38
2019	878	39
2020	893	35
2021	911	28

Female

Raw data

Year	Rank	Births
1904	327	27
1909	370	23
1910	381	32
1911	380	36
1912	438	34
1913	453	32
1914	481	35
1915	519	45
1916	539	39
1917	539	43
1918	540	54
1919	542	57
1920	556	57
1921	569	40
1922	540	61
1923	558	55
1924	558	56
1925	567	52
1926	555	54
1927	540	70
1928	572	37
1929	554	42
1930	543	51
1931	543	43
1932	541	48
1933	540	38
1934	527	44
1935	530	51
1936	532	41
1937	547	44
1938	546	46
1939	537	47
1940	547	50
1941	562	38
1942	572	58
1943	579	54
1944	576	53
1945	563	56
1946	609	52
1947	630	58
1948	633	55
1949	629	53
1950	612	70
1951	643	55
1952	627	70
1953	665	38
1954	690	35
1955	683	51
1956	689	59
1957	712	58
1958	731	41
1959	722	47
1960	724	55
1961	738	48
1962	730	44
1963	748	39
1964	743	44
1965	737	27
1966	720	30
1969	725	40
1970	753	33
1971	747	33
1972	730	25
1973	715	35
1974	721	28
1975	731	30
1976	697	55
1977	732	45
1978	707	62
1979	705	84
1980	727	73
1981	725	67
1982	618	177
1983	614	173
1984	666	135
1985	668	134
1986	708	108
1987	688	117
1988	702	115
1989	730	104
1990	741	124
1991	732	116
1992	750	109
1993	737	131
1994	742	111
1995	770	91
1996	750	116
1997	766	95
1998	729	146
1999	752	142
2000	776	134
2001	753	147
2002	771	124
2003	769	146
2004	842	106
2005	806	147
2006	847	130
2007	853	130
2008	832	147
2009	847	117
2010	827	116
2011	781	150
2012	694	245
2013	638	298
2014	613	374
2015	576	395
2016	537	462
2017	528	467
2018	538	463
2019	488	530
2020	517	483
2021	490	534

Name Ivory in sign language

Ivory's name color

Ivory

Other names

Ivette, Ivanna, Ivana, Ivory, Ivy, Izabella, Izaiah