Vonna

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How to Pronounce Vonna

Pronounced VON-uh /ˈvɒnə/Medium

Meaning: Vonna is a short, respelled form drawn from Yvonne — the French feminine of Yves, from a Germanic root meaning 'yew' (the wood used for bows). It overlaps with Vonda; the inherited meaning is 'yew'.Low

In 30 seconds: Vonna is a trimmed form of Yvonne, from a Germanic word for 'yew'. It was a rare American girls' name mid-century (said 'VON-uh').

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Origin LowFrench, Germanic

MeaningVonna is a short, respelled form drawn from Yvonne — the French feminine of Yves, from a Germanic root meaning 'yew' (the wood used for bows). It overlaps with Vonda; the inherited meaning is 'yew'.

U.S. rank (2021)#17511 ↘ Falling

2021 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1960

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,095

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

Vonna is a short form built from Yvonne, the French feminine of Yves, from a Germanic element meaning 'yew' (the tree prized for bow-making). Reduced to two brisk syllables, it also sits alongside Vonda in the small family of Von- names; the inherited meaning stays 'yew'.

Vonna appears as a rarity, most visible around 1960 and only ever a few dozen girls a year. It has a crisp, mid-century sound; Yvonne is the fuller familiar form, leaving Vonna an uncommon short variant that has not revived.

Did you know? The 'yew' behind Yvonne and Vonna referred to the tree whose springy wood made the great medieval longbows — an unexpectedly martial root for so soft a name.

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Behind the Name — Yvonne — French feminine of Yves, Germanic 'yew'; Vonna a short form

Variations

VonaVonnieVonda

Nicknames

VonVonnie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vonna mean?

Vonna is a short form of Yvonne, from a Germanic root meaning 'yew'.

How do you pronounce Vonna?

It's said VON-uh /ˈvɒnə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Vonna a boy or girl name?

Vonna is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Vonna?

Vonna has always been rare in the U.S., a vintage short form most seen in the mid twentieth century.