Origin, Meaning, And History Of Yvonne
Yvonne is a feminine name of French origin. It is a form of the masculine name Yvon which is derived from the name Yves. Yves is a medieval French form of Ivo (a Germanic name) that is the short form of names beginning with “Ewa” which means “yew” or “yew tree.” Another meaning that’s associated with the name Yvonne is “archer”, and is believed to be conferred as yew trees were used to make bows. Some accounts suggest that it may have been derived from a cognate Celtic element.
The name Yvonne first appeared in France in the Middle Ages and was used as a variant of the name Yvon. The name Yvonne has been in use since the 19th century. The name was brought by Normans to English-speaking countries and became popular as a girl’s name. Yvonne was also popular in Germany and other European countries during this time. It is a prominent protestant name in North Ireland.
There are several variations of the name Yvonne, including Yvette, Ivonne, and Evonne. Ivo, Iwo, Ives, Yves, Yvon, and Erwan are some masculine forms of the name. Other variations of the name in different languages include Evonne in English, Ivonne in German, Ivet in Bulgarian, Ivo in Dutch, Ivana in Italian, Ivona in Romanian, and Ivona in Czech.
Yvette is a French diminutive of Yvonne and is also a popular name in French-speaking countries. Shavone, Lavone, and Maryvonne are names that are related to Yvonne in African American, English, and French respectively. It is also considered to be a medieval diminutive of
Fictional characters who bear the name Yvonne includingYvonne Atkinsfrom Bad Girls,Yvonne Caseyfrom Coronation Street,Yvonne Cottonfrom the British soap opera EastEnders andYvonne Teasleyfrom Beverly Hills.
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Famous People With The Name Yvonne
- Tiffany Yvonne CoxAn American actress and producer, known for works such as Roadside Assistance, Grey’s Anatomy, and Commune.
- Yvonne WoodAn American costume designer who has designed costumes for several characters in films.
- Yvonne CraigAn American actress and ballerina, who was known for her role as Barbara Gordon in the 1960s television series Batman.
- Yvonne De CarloA Canadian-American actress, dancer, and singer who is known for her role in Salome, where she danced.
- Yvonne Hayes HinsonAn American politician who is a member of the Democratic party and currently serves as the representative for the Florida House of Representatives
Yvonne On The Popularity Chart
Today, Yvonne is still a relatively popular name, but it is not as commonly used as it was in the past. Let’s take a look at the numbers to determine its popularity.
Popularity Over Time
As can be seen from the graph, the popularity of the name has significantly reduced over the years with only 76 babies per million being named Yvonne.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The ranking of the name Yvonne on the popularity chart has declined over the years. It ranks 2370 in 2021.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Yvonne ?
The name yvonne means and Feminine of Ives, meaning archer's bow.
2. What is the origin of the name Yvonne?
Yvonne originates from the English, French, Swiss word .
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