Yvonne
Yvonne is a Christian girl name of French, from Germanic origin, meaning “Yew tree”.
| Meaning | Yew tree |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | French, from Germanic |
| Pronunciation | ee-VON |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | France, United Kingdom, Netherlands, United States |
Meaning and origin of Yvonne
Yvonne is the feminine form of the French name Yves, which comes from a Germanic word for the yew tree, valued for making bows. Saint Yves (Ivo) of Brittany, a thirteenth-century priest and lawyer, made the male name popular in France. Yvonne spread to English-speaking countries in the early twentieth century. Singer Yvonne Elliman and actress Yvonne De Carlo are well-known bearers.
Is Yvonne a Christian name?
Yvonne is used mainly in Christian countries and is linked to Saint Yves, patron saint of lawyers and of Brittany, but it has no direct biblical origin.
How popular is Yvonne?
Familiar in Europe and North America, now most common among older women.
Gifts with the name Yvonne
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Spellings and variants of Yvonne
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yvonne mean?
Yvonne means 'Yew tree'. It is of French, from Germanic origin.
Is Yvonne a Christian name?
Yvonne is used mainly in Christian countries and is linked to Saint Yves, patron saint of lawyers and of Brittany, but it has no direct biblical origin.
How do you pronounce Yvonne?
Yvonne is pronounced ee-VON.
Is Yvonne a boy or girl name?
Yvonne is usually a girl name.