Name Iver Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Iver

Iver is a ♂ boy’s name.

What is the origin of the name Iver?

Iver is a Swedish and Norwegian variant of the name Ivar, which derived from the Scandinavian name Ingvar and the Old Norse name Ívarr.

What does the name Iver mean?

Iver means “archer” or “bow warrior” (from Old Norse “ýr” = bow/yew tree + “-arr/herr” = army/warrior) and “warrior of Yngvi“ or “protected by Yngvi“ (from the name of Germanic God “Yngvi” + Old Norse “-arr/herr” = army/warrior).

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