French · Girl name
Yvette
“yew tree”
About the name Yvette
Yvette is a French feminine diminutive of Yves, which comes from the Germanic element iv, ‘yew’. The yew was valued for making bows. Yvette spread in French-speaking regions and later in English-speaking countries. Notable bearers include the French singer Yvette Guilbert, painted by Toulouse-Lautrec, and the American actress Yvette Mimieux, who starred in The Time Machine. Related forms include Ivette and Yvetta.
- Meaning
- yew tree
- Origin
- French
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ee-VET(2 syl.)
Middle names for Yvette
- Yvette Marie
- Yvette Anne
- Yvette Claire
- Yvette Rose
- Yvette Louise
Questions about Yvette
- What does Yvette mean?
- Yvette is a French name meaning "yew tree".
- How do you pronounce Yvette?
- Yvette is pronounced ee-VET, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Yvette?
- Variants of Yvette include Ivette, Yvetta.
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