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At a Glance: Name: Yvette – Meaning: feminine form of Yves, meaning 'yew (tree)'; sometimes associated with 'archer' since yew wood was used for bows – Origin: French – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: ih-VET
Yvette is the French feminine form of Yves, tracing back to a word for the yew tree — and since yew wood was once used to make bows, the name carries a quiet echo of 'archer' as well. It's pronounced ih-VET, and it has a wandering, outdoorsy feel, the kind of name that suits an explorer who's happiest in the open air. It's a name with real roots behind it, not just a pretty sound.
Meaning & Origin of Yvette
Meaning: Feminine form of yves, meaning 'yew (tree)'; sometimes associated with 'archer' since yew wood was used for bows.
Origin: French.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Yvette
Phonetic: ih-VET IPA: /ɪˈvɛt/
Popularity of Yvette
Yvette peaked at #125 in 1967, when 2,743 girls received the name, and has since drifted down to #1616 in 2024, with just 129 babies given the name that year.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1898–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Yvette mean?
Feminine form of yves, meaning ‘yew (tree)’; sometimes associated with ‘archer’ since yew wood was used for bows. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Yvette)
How do you pronounce Yvette?
Yvette is pronounced ih-VET (IPA: /ɪˈvɛt/).
Is Yvette a popular name right now?
Yvette peaked at #125 in 1967 and is ranked #1616 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1898–2024.)
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