Of Germanic origin.
Feminine form of the French masculine name Yves.
Yves is the Medieval form of the Germanic name Ivo.
Other forms of the name are: Yvonne, Evette, Ivona, Ivonne, Yvetta, Yvet.
Famous bearers are Yvette Freeman, Yvette Cooper, Yvette Wilson, Yvette Nicole Brown,Yvette Mimieux, Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer, Yvette Guilbert, Yvette Williams, Yvette Monreal.