Ivett
Fact sheet
- Name
- Ivett
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Ivett is the Hungarian variant of Yvette, the feminine form of the name Yves. This, in turn, is a French derivative of the medieval name Ivo. The roots of the name lie in Germanic as well as Celtic and mean 'the yew tree'.
What does the name Ivett mean?
Ivett represents the Hungarian form of Yvette, the feminine counterpart of the name Yves, which is a French variant of the medieval name Ivo. The name has its origins in Germanic and Celtic and means 'the yew tree'. Since yew wood was commonly used for making bows, the name is often associated with 'the archer'. A well-known bearer of the name is the Hungarian figure skater Ivett Tóth. Other variants derived from Yvette include Iveta, Ivete, Ivette, and Yvetta.
Where does the name Ivett come from?
The name Ivett originated as the feminine form of Yves/Ivo and has its linguistic roots in the Old High German term īwa as well as the Proto-Germanic word *īwaz, which means 'yew'. This word also has connections to the Celtic ivo and the Proto-Celtic *ivos. Old German Old High German Celtic
How do you pronounce Ivett?
The pronunciation of the name Ivett is clear and memorable. It consists of two syllables and is generally pronounced as 'I-vett' [iˈvɛt]. The name begins with a bright, distinctly audible 'I'. The voiced 'v' adds a certain tension to the middle. The strong '-tt' at the end provides a striking and determined finish. Ivett thus appears modern, compact, and present.
When is the name day of Ivett?
The name day for Ivett is celebrated on April 24, May 19, and December 23.
Popularity
In Germany, Ivett is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884 on the list of the most common female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2022 at position 3,777. In the last ten years, Ivett has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it at 5,715 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,884. Global popularity and frequency of Ivett should also be noted.
Nicknames & pet names
Iva / Ivi
Famous people
- Alexandra Ivett Toth (football player from Hungary)
- Ivett Kurucz (handball player from Hungary)
- Ivett Nagy (handball player from Hungary)
- Ivett Szepesi (Hungarian handball player)
- Ivett Szöllosi (biathlete from Hungary)
Frequently asked questions about the name Ivett
What is the origin of the name Ivett?
Ivett is the Hungarian form of Yvette and derives from the names Yves and Ivo. Its roots lie in Old High German and Germanic, with meaning related to the word for 'yew'.
What does the name Ivett mean?
The name Ivett means 'the yew tree' and is often associated with the meaning 'the archer', as yew wood was traditionally used for bow making.
How popular is the name Ivett?
Ivett is particularly common in Hungary, where it has a certain popularity, while it is less frequently found in other countries.