Yvette
Yvette is a Christian girl name of French, from Germanic origin, meaning “Yew”.
| Meaning | Yew |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | French, from Germanic |
| Pronunciation | ee-VET |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | France, United States, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Yvette
Yvette is a French feminine pet form of Yves, which comes from the Germanic iv, 'yew tree'. Yew wood was used for bows, so the name may originally have suggested an archer. Saint Ivo of Kermartin, a thirteenth-century Breton lawyer and priest, made Yves popular in France. Yvette spread into English in the twentieth century.
Is Yvette a Christian name?
Yvette comes from the name of Saint Yves (Ivo), patron of lawyers, so it has a Catholic background.
How popular is Yvette?
Moderately used in the mid-twentieth century; uncommon now.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yvette mean?
Yvette means 'Yew'. It is of French, from Germanic origin.
Is Yvette a Christian name?
Yvette comes from the name of Saint Yves (Ivo), patron of lawyers, so it has a Catholic background.
How do you pronounce Yvette?
Yvette is pronounced ee-VET.
Is Yvette a boy or girl name?
Yvette is usually a girl name.