Hi List I've just woken up to the fact that there's a discussion on Names. I recommend the following web site on "Celtic" names. It's not bad. There are a few entries with which I, and others, don't quite agree; however, in the main it's a good guide. http://www.crosswinds.net/%7Edaire/names/celtscotmale.html The following is an extract re Iver/Ivie etc : Iomhair — (EE-uh-var) from the Teutonic name Ivor, "archer". Ivar, Iver, Ivor. Ivar — from Gaelic form, Iomhair (EE-uh-vuhr), of the Old Norse Ivarr, meaning "yew tree army"; traditional first name in clan Campbell of Strachan, and also the source of the surname MacIver. Ivor. Take a look you'll find it well worth it. Best Wishes Les --------------------------------------------------------------------------------