Ivor
Meaning of Ivor
Ivor is a unisex name of English origin. It is pronounced as EYE-vor (/ˈaɪvər/). The name has variations such as Ivar. In the United States, Ivor has been given to newborns since at least 1896, with varying levels of popularity over the years. It reached its peak in the early 20th century when it was ranked among the top 1000 names for boys. Although its popularity has decreased since then, Ivor remains a unique and distinctive choice for parents looking for a timeless name with a touch of vintage charm.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as EYE-vor (/ˈaɪvər/)
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Notable People Named Ivor
| Ivor Novello was a multi-talented Welsh entertainer who achieved great popularity in the first half of the 20th century as an actor, dramatist, singer, and composer. |
| Ivor Cutler was a multi-talented Scottish poet, singer, musician, and humorist known for his BBC radio performances, appearances in the Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour film, and his work as a teacher and author. |
| Ivor Hele - Sir Ivor Henry Thomas Hele, CBE was a renowned Australian artist known for his exceptional portraiture and his significant contributions as Australia's longest serving war artist. |
| Ivor Brown - Ivor John Carnegie Brown CBE was a British journalist and man of letters. |
| Ivor Hill, a champion racehorse from New Caledonia, is celebrated for winning 24 consecutive races and securing three consecutive victories in the prestigious Coupe Clarke. |
| Ivor Lewis Emmanuel was a Welsh musical theatre and television singer and actor, best known for his role as "Private Owen" in the 1964 film Zulu. |
| Ivor Guest, 1st Viscount Wimborne - Ivor Churchill Guest, 1st Viscount Wimborne, was a British politician and one of the last Lords Lieutenant of Ireland during the Easter Rising. |
| Ivor Davies is a Welsh artist born in Treharris in November 1935, who currently resides and works in Penarth. |
| Ivor Windsor-Clive, 2nd Earl of Plymouth - Ivor Miles Windsor-Clive, 2nd Earl of Plymouth GCStJ, PC was an English nobleman and Conservative Party politician. |
| Sir Ivor Anthony Roberts is a retired British diplomat, former President of Trinity College, Oxford, and a former British Ambassador to Yugoslavia, Ireland, and Italy, who was knighted in 2000 and holds both British and Irish citizenship. |
| Ivor Bolton is an English conductor and harpsichordist. |
| Ivor Francis Vivian is a former Australian politician. |
| Ivor Williams was a Welsh artist. |
| Ivor Etherington - Ivor Malcolm Haddon Etherington was a mathematician known for his work in general relativity and genetics, including the introduction of genetic algebras. |
| Ivor Lloyd Tuckett was a British professor of physiology, physician, and skeptic. |
