Yvonne Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Yvonne Name at a Glance

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

What Does the Name Yvonne Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Yvonne 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.

Yvonne Name Origin

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

Is Yvonne a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Yvonne

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