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Ivor
EYE-vuh
Ivor (name) means a male given name of Old Norse origin. Example: “Ivor Novello was a famous Welsh composer and actor.”
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A male given name of Old Norse origin.
"Ivor Novello was a famous Welsh composer and actor."
How to use Ivor
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn Old Norse-derived boy's name, related to "Igor."
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Etymology
A medieval English form of the Old Norse name Ívarr; a doublet of the name Igor.
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What does “Ivor” mean?
The word “Ivor” means a male given name of Old Norse origin. In plain terms, an Old Norse-derived boy's name, related to "Igor.".
How do you pronounce “Ivor”?
“Ivor” is pronounced EYE-vuh (/ˈaɪvə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Ivor” in a sentence?
Here is “Ivor” used in a sentence: “Ivor Novello was a famous Welsh composer and actor.”
What part of speech is “Ivor”?
“Ivor” is a name.
Where does the word “Ivor” come from?
The word “Ivor” comes from Old Norse. A medieval English form of the Old Norse name Ívarr; a doublet of the name Igor.
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