Ivone

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How to Pronounce Ivone

Pronounced ee-VAWN /iˈvɔn/Medium

Meaning: Ivone is the Portuguese and Spanish form of Yvonne, itself from the Germanic Ivo, 'yew tree' or 'yew wood' - the yew being traditionally associated with bows and archery.Medium

In 30 seconds: Ivone is the Portuguese and Spanish form of Yvonne, tracing to the Germanic word for 'yew tree.' In the U.S. it has stayed rare, peaking around 1972 (said ee-VAWN).

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Origin MediumGermanic, Portuguese

MeaningIvone is the Portuguese and Spanish form of Yvonne, itself from the Germanic Ivo, 'yew tree' or 'yew wood' - the yew being traditionally associated with bows and archery.

U.S. rank (2011)#15564 ↘ Falling

2011 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1972

Total births (all-time)≈ 421

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ivone is the Portuguese and Spanish rendering of Yvonne, from the Germanic Ivo, 'yew tree.' It has been a modestly used name in Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking communities, carried into the U.S. mainly through immigrant families.

In American SSA records it has stayed rare, given to about eighteen girls a year even at its peak around 1972, reflecting Portuguese- and Brazilian-heritage naming rather than mainstream English use.

Did you know? Ivone shares its 'yew tree' root with Yvonne and Ivo - the yew was historically prized for making longbows, tying the name loosely to archery.

Overall data confidence 65%

References - Ivone — Portuguese/Spanish form of Yvonne; Germanic yew-tree root well documented

Variations

YvonneIvonneYvone

Nicknames

VonneIvi

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Yvonne— the standard English spelling of the same name

Ivonne— a close Spanish-spelling variant

Ivo— the masculine name sharing the same 'yew' root

Yvette— another French Yv- name from the same Germanic root

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ivone mean?

It is the Portuguese and Spanish form of Yvonne, from the Germanic word for 'yew tree.'

How do you pronounce Ivone?

It is said ee-VAWN /iˈvɔn/, two syllables with the stress on the second.

Is Ivone a boy or girl name?

Ivone is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Ivone?

It has always been rare in the U.S., given to about eighteen girls a year even at its peak around 1972, mostly among Portuguese- and Spanish-heritage families.