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Yvonna

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Pronounced ih-VON-uh /ɪˈvɒn.ə/Medium

Meaning: An elaborated form of Yvonne, the French feminine of Yves, from a Germanic element iv, 'yew' — the wood of the archer's bow. A documented line, with the -a ending a modern flourish.Low

In 30 seconds: Yvonne with a soft ending: Yvonna traces back to 'yew', the wood of the archer's bow (said 'ih-VON-uh').

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Origin MediumFrench, Germanic

MeaningAn elaborated form of Yvonne, the French feminine of Yves, from a Germanic element iv, 'yew' — the wood of the archer's bow. A documented line, with the -a ending a modern flourish.

U.S. rank (2024)#13390 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1954

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,179

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

Yvonna is an elaborated form of Yvonne, the French feminine of Yves, built on a Germanic element iv, 'yew' — the wood prized for bows. Yvonne was a mid-century favorite across the English-speaking world; Yvonna adds a softer -a ending. Documented and vintage (said 'ih-VON-uh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, vintage, and quietly elegant.

Did you know? Behind Yvonne — and so behind Yvonna — stands the yew tree, whose springy wood made the great bows of medieval Europe. A gentle name with a warrior's timber (said 'ih-VON-uh').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Yvonna — elaboration of Yvonne; French feminine of Yves; Germanic iv 'yew'

Variations

YvonneIvonnaEvonne

Nicknames

VonnieYvie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yvonna mean?

Yvonna is a form of Yvonne, from a Germanic element iv, 'yew' — the wood of the archer's bow.

How do you pronounce Yvonna?

It's said ih-VON-uh /ɪˈvɒn.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Yvonna a boy or girl name?

Yvonna is used as a girl's name; the masculine counterpart is Yves.

How popular is Yvonna?

Yvonna is a rare name for girls in the U.S.