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Vonetta

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Pronounced vuh-NET-uh /vəˈnɛt.ə/Medium

Meaning: Vonetta elaborates the element Von, drawn from Yvonne (a French feminine of Yves, 'yew wood'), with the pretty -etta ending. Actress Vonetta McGee gave the name a memorable public face in the 1970s.Low

In 30 seconds: A graceful -etta elaboration: Vonetta grows from Yvonne (rooted in 'yew') and shone with actress Vonetta McGee (said 'vuh-NET-uh'). It peaked around 1973.
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Origin LowFrench, American
MeaningVonetta elaborates the element Von, drawn from Yvonne (a French feminine of Yves, 'yew wood'), with the pretty -etta ending. Actress Vonetta McGee gave the name a memorable public face in the 1970s.
U.S. rank (1994)#13380 ↗ Rising
1994 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1973
Total births (all-time)≈ 870

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197319211994

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

Vonetta extends the Von of Yvonne, a French feminine of Yves ('yew wood'), with the ornamental -etta ending. It found a stylish moment in the early 1970s, boosted by actress Vonetta McGee, and peaked around 1973 (said 'vuh-NET-uh').

Never widespread, the name grew rare after its 1970s moment. It reads today as an elegant name of that decade. Graceful, French-rooted, and uncommon.

Did you know? Vonetta gained visibility from film actress Vonetta McGee, and the name peaked for American girls around 1973, in her breakout era.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Vonetta — Elaboration of Von/Yvonne; actress Vonetta McGee; -etta ending

Variations

VonnettaYvonneVonda

Nicknames

VonNetta

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vonetta mean?

Vonetta elaborates Von, from Yvonne (feminine of Yves, 'yew wood'), with the -etta ending.

How do you pronounce Vonetta?

It's said vuh-NET-uh /vəˈnɛt.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Vonetta a boy or girl name?

Vonetta is a girl's name, an elaboration of Yvonne.

Is Vonetta making a comeback?

It stays rare, though its graceful -etta sound fits the wider revival of vintage endings.

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