Find out how popular the first name Ivelle has been for the last 4 years (from 2019 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Ivelle by gender

Based on the last 4 years of data, Ivelle is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Ivelle.

The history of the first name Ivelle

The given name Ivelle has its roots in the ancient Germanic languages, specifically in Old High German. It is believed to have originated from the combination of the Germanic words "iwa" meaning "yew tree" and "hild" meaning "battle." This suggests that the name Ivelle may have been associated with strength, resilience, and perhaps even warrior qualities.

In the early medieval period, variations of the name were found in various parts of central and western Europe. Some of the earliest recorded spellings include Ivellius, Ivellus, and Yvelle, which appeared in various monastic records and chronicles from the 8th to the 11th centuries.

While Ivelle does not appear to have been directly referenced in any major religious texts or ancient scriptures, it is worth noting that the yew tree held significant symbolic meaning in many ancient European cultures, often representing immortality, renewal, and the cycle of life and death.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Ivelle was Ivelle of Cologne, a Benedictine monk who lived in the 9th century and was known for his scholarly work on biblical exegesis. Another notable figure was Ivelle de Montfort, a French noblewoman from the 12th century, who was known for her involvement in the Crusades.

In the 13th century, Ivelle von Sternberg, a German knight and poet, gained recognition for his contributions to the development of Middle High German literature. During the Renaissance period, Ivelle Boccaccio, an Italian scholar and humanist, made significant contributions to the study of classical literature and philosophy.

Lastly, in the 18th century, Ivelle Diderot, a French philosopher and writer, gained prominence as a co-founder of the Encyclopédie, a influential work that aimed to collect and disseminate knowledge across various fields.

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