Yvette is a traditionally feminine name and it is of French origin. The meaning of Yvette is 'yew', or 'archer'. ... The name is considered to be a French female form of Yves.

What does Yvette mean in the Bible?

Hebrew Baby Names Meaning:

In Hebrew Baby Names the meaning of the name Evette is: Living one.. In the bible Eve was Adam's wife and the first woman.

Where did the name Yvette originate?

Yvette is a French female name, the feminine equivalent of Yves. The French Yves developed from Ivo (an older version of Yves), from the Germanic element “iwa” meaning “yew”. Many etymologists believe the Germanic version was ultimately borrowed from an ancient Gaulish (Celtic) word for the yew tree, “ivos”.