Yvonn
Fact sheet
- Name
- Yvonn
- Gender
- Girl name
- Origin
- The name Yvonn
- Syllables
- 2
Yvonn is an alternative spelling of the name Yvonne, the feminine counterpart of the French Yvon. This traces back to the medieval name Ivo or Yves.
What does the name Yvonn mean?
The name Yvonn is a variant of Yvonne and derives from Yvon, which has its origins in the medieval Ivo or Yves. The roots of the name are both Germanic and Celtic, and the translation means 'the yew'. Additionally, Yvonn is often symbolically interpreted as 'the archer', as bows were frequently made from yew wood in the Middle Ages. The spelling Yvonn is mainly common in Germany, the Netherlands, and Scandinavia, but is overall quite rare. Other variants and forms of Yvonne include Iva, Ivenna, Iveta, Ivete, Ivett, Ivette, Ivon, Ivona, Ivoni, Ivonna, Ivonne, Iwona, Iwonka, Yve, Yvetta, Yvette, Yvona, Yvone, Yvonna, and Yvy.
Where does the name Yvonn come from?
The name Yvonn, as the feminine form of Ivo/Yves, has its origins in the Old High German term īwa and the Proto-Germanic word *īwaz, which means 'yew', and is also connected to the Celtic ivo and the Proto-Celtic *ivos.
How do you pronounce Yvonn?
Yvonn is pronounced like 'i-von'.
When is the name day of Yvonn?
The name days for Yvonn are on April 24, May 19, and December 23.
Popularity
In Germany, Yvonn is a rare name. In 2013, it ranked 3,816th on the list of most common female first names. Between 2010 and 2024, the name Yvonn was given less than 10 times in Germany, placing it 10,750th. No child has been named Yvonn in the last ten years.
Nicknames & pet names
Ivi / Vonni / Yve
Similar first names
Frequently asked questions about the name Yvonn
What is the origin of the name Yvonn?
The name Yvonn has its roots in the Old High German term 'īwa' and the Proto-Germanic word '*īwaz', both meaning 'yew'. It is also connected to the Celtic 'ivo' and the Proto-Celtic '*ivos'.
What does the name Yvonn mean?
Yvonn is a variant of Yvonne and derives from Yvon. The meaning of the name is 'the yew', and symbolically it is often interpreted as 'the archer', as bows were frequently made from yew wood in the Middle Ages.
How popular is the name Yvonn?
The spelling Yvonn is mainly common in Germany, the Netherlands, and Scandinavia, but is overall quite rare and not among the most common first names.