Ivonne

Ivonne is a variant of the name Yvonne, which is used in both German and Dutch. This feminine form of the French Yvon has its roots in the medieval Ivo or Yves.

What does the name Ivonne mean?

The name Ivonne has both a Germanic and a Celtic origin and means 'the yew'. In the Middle Ages, yew wood was often used for bows, which is why the name is also symbolically interpreted as 'the archer'. Particularly in Germany, Ivonne was quite common in the 1970s and 1980s as an alternative spelling of the popular name Yvonne. Other variants of the name Yvonne include Iva, Ivenna, Iveta, Ivete, Ivett, Ivette, Ivon, Ivona, Ivoni, Ivonna, Iwona, Iwonka, Yve, Yvetta, Yvette, Yvona, Yvone, Yvonn, Yvonna, and Yvy.

Where does the name Ivonne come from?

The first name Ivonne, as the feminine form of Ivo/Yves, has its roots in the Old High German word īwa as well as in the Proto-Germanic *īwaz, which means 'yew'. This tree species is also related to the Celtic term ivo and the Proto-Celtic *ivos. The etymological backgrounds are as follows: Germanic: *īwaz = yew (Proto-Germanic), īwa = yew (Old High German); Celtic: *ivos = yew (Proto-Celtic), ivo = yew (Celtic).

How do you pronounce Ivonne?

The pronunciation of Ivonne is two syllables and fluid. It is pronounced as 'I-von-ne' [iˈvɔnə]. The name begins with a clear I sound that transitions into an accented middle syllable, while the double N creates a gentle compression. The final '-e' provides a soft sound, making Ivonne appear feminine and harmonious – elegant, calm, and modern.

When is the name day of Ivonne?

The name days for Ivonne are celebrated on April 24, May 19, and December 23.

Popularity

In Germany, Ivonne is considered a rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2008 at 1,636th place. Over the last ten years, Ivonne was chosen as a first name about 20 times, which earned it the 5,571st place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,234th.

Nicknames & pet names

Iv / Ivi / Ivo / Ivonka / Iwi / Vinny / Vonne / Vonni / Vonnsche / Vonny

Similar first names

Famous people

• Ivonne Coll Mendoza (American actress)
• Ivonne Guzman (actress from Colombia)
• Ivonne Hartmann (German footballer)
• Ivonne Haza (Dominican soprano)
• Ivonne Keller (American writer)
• Ivonne Montero (model from Mexico)
• Ivonne Polizzano (actress)
• Ivonne Schönherr (German actress)
• Ivonne Schröder (ice hockey player from the German Democratic Republic)
• Ivonne Teichmann (German)
• Ivonne Thein (photographer from Germany)
• Ivonne Witteveen (fencer from the Netherlands Antilles)