Ivy
Ivy comes directly from the name of the ivy plant — the Old English "īfig." The ivy is an evergreen climbing vine that has been associated with fidelity and eternal life (because it stays green through winter). In Greek mythology, ivy was sacred to Dionysus, the god of wine — its leaves were woven into crowns for revelers. Ivy entered the US top 1000 in 1880 (when records began) and was moderately popular through the early 20th century. It declined mid-century, then had a dramatic revival in the 2010s. It entered the top 100 in 2016 and continues to climb. The driver was the broader trend toward short, vowel-heavy girl names (Ava, Mia, Ada) and the cultural visibility of Beyoncé's daughter Blue Ivy Carter (born 2012). I find Ivy has a sharp, energetic quality — the "I" opening is unusual, and the single syllable is direct. The "V" gives it an edge that softer short names lack. The plant association is lovely, and the name's vintage-revival energy makes it contemporary. Ivy is a female name of English (plant name) origin that means "Ivy (the plant)". Sharp, energetic, and vintage. The name sounds bright. Ivys tend to be direct. US top 100 since 2016. Rising. Well-known people named Ivy include Ivy (plant), Blue Ivy Carter (daughter of Beyoncé), Ivy (fictional, various), Ivy League (colleges). Common variations and related forms of Ivy include Ivie (variant), Ivi (modern), Iva (related), Ivye (archaic).