Ivonne

Meaning of Ivonne

Ivonne is a name that whispers of timeless strength and graceful charm. Pronounced ee-VAHN in English, ee-VOHN in French and ee-VON-eh in Spanish, it traces back to the Old French feminine of Ivo—an ancient Germanic name meaning “yew wood.” Just as the yew tree endures through centuries, Ivonne carries a quiet resilience, pairing natural elegance with a hint of archer’s precision. Though it’s never flooded the top of baby charts—it ranked a cozy 914th in the U.S. in 2024 with 36 newborns—the name feels like a hidden gem, resurfacing gently after its mid-20th-century heyday. Picture a little Ivonne stepping into her first day of school: shy at first, but rooting herself in kindness and poise, ready to let her true spirit bloom.