Yvette Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Yvette Name at a Glance

Name	Yvette
Meaning	Feminine form of Ivo: Yew. Introduced into Britain during the Norman Conquest.
Origin	German
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Yvette Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Yvette means “Feminine form of Ivo: Yew. Introduced into Britain during the Norman Conquest”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Yvette Name Origin

Our database records Yvette under German origin. Browse more German baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Yvette a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Yvette is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Yvette

When considering Yvette for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.