Yvette

Yvette is the feminine form of Yves, a French variant of the medieval name Ivo. The name has a Germanic and Celtic origin and translates to 'the yew tree.'

What does the name Yvette mean?

Yvette is the feminine form of Yves, a French variant of the medieval name Ivo. The name has a Germanic and Celtic origin and translates to 'the yew tree.' Since bows were traditionally made from yew wood, the name Yvette is also often symbolically translated as 'the archer.' The first name Yvette is especially common in French and English-speaking regions, particularly in the USA. In contrast to the also French name Yvonne, which has the same origin and meaning, Yvette is relatively rare in German-speaking areas. Notable bearers of the name include American actresses Yvette Freeman and Yvette Monreal. Variants of Yvette include Iveta, Ivete, Ivett, Ivette, and Yvetta.

Where does the name Yvette come from?

Etymology As a feminine variant of Yves/Ivo, the name Yvette also has its roots in the Old High German word īwa and the Proto-Germanic word *īwaz for 'yew' (a type of tree), which is also related to the Celtic ivo and the Proto-Celtic *ivos.

How do you pronounce Yvette?

Sound & pronunciation of Yvette: Yvette is two syllables and elegantly compact. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'I-vett' [iˈvɛt], with the short, concise structure providing a clear, focused effect. The closed '-ett' at the end gives the name a precise, almost pointed finishing touch. Overall, Yvette comes across as refined and determined at the same time.

When is the name day of Yvette?

The name day for Yvette is on April 24, May 19, and December 23.

Popularity

Yvette is a rare first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 5,884th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 1931 at 170th place. In the last ten years, Yvette has been given as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,754th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,465th.

Nicknames & pet names

Eve / Ivy / Jette / Vetty / Wetta / Wettchen / Wetti / Yva / Yve / Yvettchen / Yvetty / Yvi

Similar first names

Yvetta

Famous people

• Yvette (character from 'Laugenweckle zum Frühstück')
• Yvette Andreyor (French actress)
• Yvette Baheux (French singer)
• Yvette Bova (American actress)
• Yvette Centeno (Polish writer)
• Yvette Dankou (German actress)
• Yvette Duguay (American actress)
• Yvette Espinosa (British ballet dancer)
• Yvette Freeman (American actress)
• Yvette Giraud (French singer)
• Yvette Guilbert (French singer)
• Yvette Hass (Swedish designer)
• Yvette Higgins (Australian water polo player)
• Yvette Jarvis (American basketball player)
• Yvette Lee Bowser (American film producer)
• Yvette Lewis (American hurdler)
• Yvette Michele (American singer)
• Yvette Rees (English actress)
• Yvette Rosser (American writer)
• Yvette Roubideaux (American physicist)