French/Germanic · Girl name
Yvonne
“yew tree”
About the name Yvonne
Yvonne is a French feminine name formed from Yves, which comes from the Germanic element iv, meaning yew. The yew was valued for making bows, which may explain its use in names. Yves became widespread in France through Saint Yves of Brittany, the patron saint of lawyers. A notable bearer of Yvonne is Yvonne de Gaulle, wife of President Charles de Gaulle, who founded a charitable foundation for children with disabilities.
- Meaning
- yew tree
- Origin
- French/Germanic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ee-VON(2 syl.)
Middle names for Yvonne
- Yvonne Marie
- Yvonne Claire
- Yvonne Anne
- Yvonne Rose
- Yvonne Sophie
Questions about Yvonne
- What does Yvonne mean?
- Yvonne is a French name meaning "yew tree".
- How do you pronounce Yvonne?
- Yvonne is pronounced ee-VON, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Yvonne?
- Variants of Yvonne include Ivonne, Yvone.
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