IVY

Pronunciation: The name Ivy is commonly pronounced as “EYE-vee”.

Popularity: United States, England, Canada, Australia

Historical Figures:

• Ivy Compton-Burnett (1884-1969): English novelist and playwright. She was awarded the 1955 James Tait Black Memorial Prize for her novel “Mother and Son“.
• Ivy Baker Priest (1896-1975): American politician and businesswoman. She was the first female Treasurer of the United States.

Famous People:

• Ivy Queen (born 1972): Puerto Rican rapper and singer. She is one of the most successful female rappers in the world.

Fictional Characters:

• Ivy (Poison Ivy, DC Comics): A fictional character in the DC Comics universe. Real name Dr. Pamela Isley, she is a supervillain who has the power to control plants, usually an antagonist to Batman.

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Variations and Alternates: Ivie, Ivey, Ivee