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Yvette

Girl name · 89 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Yvette: 89 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 10 births in 1980.

Yvette is the French feminine form of Yves, which itself derives from the Germanic root *iv*, meaning "yew wood" or "yew tree." The yew was a symbol of endurance and longevity in ancient cultures. Perhaps the most celebrated bearer is Yvonne De Carlo, the Canadian-American actress who played Lily Munster in the beloved 1960s sitcom *The Munsters*. The name gained additional glamour through French singer Yvette Guilbert, a star of the Parisian cabaret scene in the Belle Époque. While Yvette itself doesn't have direct place connections, its root appears in place names like Ivry-la-Bataille in France. A close variant, Yvonne, shares the same origin and enjoyed even greater popularity in mid-20th century Scotland, though Yvette remains a crisp, slightly more chic alternative.