Quick answer
Ivor is a boy name with Old Norse roots.
Pronunciation: Welsh /ˈɪv.ɔr/; Welsh /ˈiːv.ɔr/; British English /ˈaɪ.və/; American English /ˈaɪ.vəɹ/.
Meaning and history
This name comes from the Old Norse name Ívarr, which was probably derived from the elements ýr "yew tree, bow" and herr "army, warrior". During the Middle Ages it was brought to Britain by Scandinavian settlers and invaders, and it was adopted in Ireland (Irish Íomhar ), Scotland (Scottish Gaelic Iomhar ) and Wales (Welsh Ifor ).
Notes and context
Usage: irish, scottish, welsh, english