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Yvonne

Girl name · 2,732 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Yvonne: 2,732 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 284 births in 1974.

Yvonne is the French feminine form of Yves, derived from the Germanic name Ivo, which comes from the word for yew wood — the tree whose branches were traditionally used to make longbows, so the name carries an archer’s strength. Famous bearers include actress Yvonne De Carlo, best known for playing Lily Munster in *The Munsters*, and Yvonne Strahovski, the Australian actress who starred in *Chuck* and *The Handmaid’s Tale*. Although not a place name in its own right, the root “Ivo” appears in the town of Saint-Yves in Brittany. In Scotland, Yvonne enjoyed particular popularity through the 1960s and 1970s, often spelled with a silent e, and it remains a classic, elegant choice with gentle French flair. A common variant is Ivonne, which shares the same origin.