Ivor is of the meaning 'archer-soldier, bowman'. It is derived from yr meaning 'yew, bow' ; arr 'army, warrior'. Ívarr (Old Norse) is an older form of the name. The old form Ívarr was brought to England by medieval Scandinavian settlers, and it was subsequently adopted in Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. More @Wikipedia
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