The baby name Ivanhoe is a boy name, 3 syllables long and is pronounced "eye-vuhn-hoh".
Ivanhoe is English in Origin.
Ivanhoe is a masculine name of English origin. The name is derived from the Old English words "Iefan" meaning "to give" and "hoh" meaning "hill". Ivanhoe is also the title of a novel by Sir Walter Scott, published in 1820. The novel is set in medieval England and tells the story of a young knight named Wilfred of Ivanhoe who fights for justice and the return of King Richard the Lionheart to the throne. The popularity of the novel led to the use of the name Ivanhoe as a given name.
The name Ivanhoe is pronounced "EYE-vuhn-hoh". It is a unique and uncommon name, with a strong and powerful sound. The name has been used primarily for boys, although it could be used for girls as well. The name has not been ranked in the top 1000 names in the United States in recent years, making it a rare and distinctive choice for parents looking for a unique name for their child.
The name Ivanhoe is composed of two elements, "Iefan" and "hoh". The first element, "Iefan", is a variant of the name "John", which means "God is gracious". The second element, "hoh", refers to a hill or a high place. Together, the name Ivanhoe can be interpreted as "God is gracious on the hill". The name has a strong and noble meaning, fitting for a character like Wilfred of Ivanhoe in Sir Walter Scott's novel.
Ivanhoe has the following similar or variant Names
- Ivanho |
- Ivanhoo |
- Ivonhoe |
- Ivonhoo |
- Yvanhoe |
- Yvanhoo