Meaning: Possibly yew, through Ivo
The story
Yves is a medieval French form of Ivo. The proposed Germanic root means yew, though a related Celtic source is also possible; the name has a strong historical connection with Brittany.
Spellings & variants
- Ivo
- Yvon
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Yves comes from French and Germanic.
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