Iver: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Iver | Boys
Origin of the name Ivor:
Scottish form of Ivar, a name introduced by Scandinavian settlers. It is derived from the Old Norse elements yŕ (yew, bow) and herr (warrior, army): hence, "archer, bow warrior."
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Norwegian form of Ivor.
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Bon Iver, American Indie rock band. In the band's case, the name is derived from the French phrase bon hiver "good winter" and it's pronounced bon ee VAIRH.
