Ives
Meaning
Land Of Heroes
Origin
Celtic
Pronunciation
/aɪvz/
Traits associated with the name Ives:
Dogs named Ives tend to be loving, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Ives?
Naming your dog Ives suggests that you have an appreciation for the arts and culture. It could also suggest that you have a creative and unique personality.
Is Ives a good dog name?
Ives is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Ives isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!
Popularity: Overall
Ives is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Ives was, in the past month, the 3196th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, Ives is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.
We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.
In the past week, Ives was viewed 27 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Ives's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Ives is most adored in Indiana, Illinois and California.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Nebraska, Missouri and Delaware.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Ives.
Ives is found in these categories:
spanish
No direct connection between Ives and Spanish culture or language.
old-fashioned
Popular during the Victorian era, rarely heard in modern dog parks.
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