Yvette

Yvette as a name

Yvette is a female given name of French origin. It is a diminutive form of the name Yvonne, which means “yew” in French.

The name Yvette has been used in France and other French-speaking countries since the Middle Ages. It became popular in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, particularly in the United States.

Famous people with the name Yvette include Yvette Mimieux, an American actress and artist, and Yvette Williams, a New Zealand athlete who won a gold medal in the long jump at the 1952 Summer Olympics.