Ivy

A word-name associated with the ivy plant.

Ivy is a feminine given name used in English, and it also exists as a common word referring to the ivy plant. As a name, it often carries nature associations simply because the underlying word is familiar and concrete. Etymologically, Ivy comes directly from the English noun ivy. That makes it a clear example of a word-name: instead of coming from an older personal-name root, it’s a familiar everyday word that moved into naming. Pronunciation is usually EYE-vee with two syllables. A practical tip is that it’s short and easy to spell, and it rarely needs correction once the “EYE-” opening sound is heard.

Etymology: From the English word ivy, referring to the climbing evergreen plant; later adopted as a given name.