The name Ives means 'the little archer'. It has its origin in Scandinavian and Old German. Ives could also mean 'archer's bow or yew wood'. This name is probably obtained from the occupation of archery. This notion of occupation was developed because yew wood was used to make bows. Ives is pronounced as 'eve'. Yves, Ivo and Ivar are the variants of Ives. Other variants are: Ivor, Yvo, Ivon, Iven nazd Ivair. This is very rarely used as a male first name.
This name is also used as a lat name and is very popular in United States. the last name Ives has a English origin. The people using this last name were first found in England, specifically in Lincolnshire County.
This name is also used as a lat name and is very popular in United States. the last name Ives has a English origin. The people using this last name were first found in England, specifically in Lincolnshire County.