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Yvette

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Popularity

#1616

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

French

Total Births

64,104

Peak Year

#2,754 in 1967

First Recorded

1898

Style

Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Yvette is a French feminine given name, derived from the Germanic name Ivo, meaning 'yew'.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

  • Yvette Nicole Brown

    American actress and comedian

  • Yvette Guilbert

    French cabaret singer and actress

Nicknames

Personality Traits

CharmingGracefulArtisticSensitive

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