English · African American

Ivory

Pronounced EYE-vuh-reeShare

Meaning: Ivory; creamy white material

  • Gender-neutral
  • Familiar
  • 3 syllables

The story

An English word name with documented African American use for more than one gender. Its color association comes from the material historically taken from animal tusks.

Popularity

Familiar

In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.

Similar position in the latest US rankings

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Origins

Ivory comes from English and African American.

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