Ival
Scandinavian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ival
The given name 'Ival' is of uncertain origin but is often considered a variant of 'Ivar' or 'Yves,' meaning "yew tree" or "archer" from Old Norse *Ívarr* (yew + warrior) or from the Germanic element *iv* (yew).
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Etymology
The given name 'Ival' is of uncertain origin but is often considered a variant of 'Ivar' or 'Yves,' meaning "yew tree" or "archer" from Old Norse *Ívarr* (yew + warrior) or from the Germanic element *iv* (yew). It is used in Scandinavian and English-speaking cultures, with no strong religious ties, and has no notable historical figures associated with it.
Ival currently ranks #3,924 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1939.
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