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Old Norse

Ivar

Pronounced EE-varShare

Meaning: Scandinavian form of Ivor

  • Boy
  • Uncommon
  • 2 syllables

The story

Ivar is the Scandinavian form of Ivor. Its older etymology should be explained through that name family rather than reduced to a modern promise of bravery.

Spellings & variants

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

Origins

Ivar comes from Old Norse.

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