Ylvi
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- Name
- Ylvi
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- Girl name
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Ylvi is a pet form of the old Swedish name Ylva, the feminine form of Ulf. The first name means 'the little she-wolf' and traces back to the Old Norse word úlfr for 'wolf.'
What does the name Ylvi mean?
Ylvi is a pet form of the old Swedish name Ylva, the feminine form of Ulf. The first name means 'the little she-wolf' and traces back to the Old Norse word úlfr for 'wolf.' While the name Ylva has been common in Sweden since the Middle Ages, the variant Ylvi is hardly found there. This is because Ylvi is merely a 'German invention.' The name originates from the animated series 'Vicky the Viking,' commissioned by ZDF and ORF, which first aired in 1974 and is based on the eponymous children's book. In the series, Vicky's friend is named Ylvi. Ylvi was also rarely given as a first name in Germany for a long time, but has gained significant popularity in recent years. Together with the spelling variant Ylvie, the name Ylvi is now regularly given, even slightly more often than the Nordic original name Ylva. Other variants or pet forms of Ylva include Ilva, Ilvi, Ilvie, Ilvy, Yilva, Ylfa, Ylve, Ylvy, and Ylwa.
Where does the name Ylvi come from?
Etymology Ylvi is a feminine first name of Old Norse origin meaning 'the little she-wolf.' Old Norse
How do you pronounce Ylvi?
Sound & pronunciation of Ylvi: The name Ylvi is two syllables and phonetically striking. In German pronunciation, it is usually spoken as 'Yl-vi' [ˈʏlvi], starting with a rounded Ü sound that gives the name a special tonal quality. The voiced v smoothly connects to the second syllable. Ylvi has a Nordic and independent feel - a name with a clear line and fresh appeal.
When is the name day of Ylvi?
Ylvi, as a variant of Ylva, has its name day on April 11.
Popularity
Ylvi is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 265th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2022, reaching 260th. In the last ten years, Ylvi has been given as a first name about 1,600 times, placing it 355th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 391st.
Nicknames & pet names
Ivy / Liv / Livi / Viv / Vivi / Wickie / Ylbert / Ylli / Ylv / Ylvchen / Ylvo / Ylyl / Yv / Yvi
Similar first names
Famous people
- Ylvi (friend of Vicky (character from Vicky the Viking)
Frequently asked questions about the name Ylvi
What is the origin of the name Ylvi?
Ylvi is a feminine first name of Old Norse origin, derived from the old Swedish name Ylva, which means 'the little she-wolf.' The root of the name comes from the Old Norse word úlfr, which means 'wolf.'
What does the name Ylvi mean?
The name Ylvi means 'the little she-wolf.' It is a pet form of the Swedish name Ylva, which has been in use in Sweden since the Middle Ages.
How popular is the name Ylvi?
Ylvi was a rare first name in Germany for a long time, but has gained popularity in recent years. Together with the spelling variant Ylvie, Ylvi is now regularly given and is even more popular than the Nordic original name Ylva.