Yvonne

Yvonne generally means 'archer' or is directly associated with 'the yew tree'. The name signifies strength and protection, paralleling the hardiness and longevity of the yew tree, which was historically used to make archers' bows.

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Yvonne finds its roots in French and is derived from the word ‘iv’ which means ‘yew’ - a type of tree. The yew tree often symbolizes resilience and protection, likely contributing to the name's deeper connotations.

  • Popularity: 3,909th
  • Babies named Yvonne in the US in 2023:
    Female: 87
    Male: 0
  • Nicknames: Yve, Von, Vonnie, Vee, Voni.
  • Full Names: Yvonne Marie, Yvonne Claire, Yvonne Annette, Yvonne Michelle, Yvonne Elise.
  • Famous Namesakes: Yvonne Strahovski-Actress, Yvonne De Carlo-Actress, Yvonne Chaka Chaka-Singer, Yvonne Craig-Actress, Yvonne Orji-Actress.
  • Gender: Primarily feminine with historical French elegance.
  • Numerology: The number linked with Yvonne is 9 which indicates a person who is humanitarian, compassionate, and idealistic. People with this number are known to bring light into the world and often possess a strong desire to help others.

The name Yvonne was more prevalent in the early to mid-20th century. While not as commonly given as it once was, it remains a classic choice retaining elegance and sophistication.

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