Origin:
African
English
German
Teutonic
Sex:Male
Unisex Name?No
Meaning:Archer’s bow. Patron saint of St. Ives in Cambridgeshire. More commonly used as a surname. Variant of Yves from Ivar.
Soul Urge:People with the name Ives have a deep inner desire for travel and adventure, and want to set their own pace in life without being governed by tradition.
Expression:People with the name Ives tend to initiate events, to be leaders rather than followers, with powerful personalities. They tend to be focused on specific goals, experience a wealth of creative new ideas, and have the ability to implement these ideas with efficiency and determination. They tend to be courageous and sometimes aggressive. As unique, creative individuals, they tend to resent authority, and are sometimes stubborn, proud, and impatient.