Yvonna
Germanic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Yvonna
Yvonna is a feminine form of Yvon, derived from the Germanic name Ivo, which comes from the root "iv" meaning "yew tree" or possibly from "ew" relating to the yew; the name gained the feminine suffix "-ona" in Romance languages.
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Etymology
Yvonna is a feminine form of Yvon, derived from the Germanic name Ivo, which comes from the root "iv" meaning "yew tree" or possibly from "ew" relating to the yew; the name gained the feminine suffix "-ona" in Romance languages. The name is primarily used in French and English-speaking cultures, with historical usage among European populations, though it remains relatively uncommon compared to related forms like Yvonne.
Yvonna currently ranks #17,217 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1954.
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