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Boy/GirlPronounced English /ˈaɪ.və.ɹi/; English /ˈaɪv.ɹi/English language family

Ivory

This name comes from the English word for the hard, creamy-white substance that comes from elephant tusks and was formerly used to produce piano keys.

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Ivory is a boy/girl name.

Pronunciation: English /ˈaɪ.və.ɹi/; English /ˈaɪv.ɹi/.

GenderBoy/Girl
PronunciationEnglish /ˈaɪ.və.ɹi/; English /ˈaɪv.ɹi/
Language familyEnglish

Meaning and history

This name comes from the English word for the hard, creamy-white substance that comes from elephant tusks and was formerly used to produce piano keys.

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Usage: african american

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