Yvonne

Yvonne peaked in 1937. If we look at the 100 year cycle, the idea that names come back every 100 years, we could see a rise in the use of Yvonne in 2037. People who use the name now will be trendsetters.

I agree. The people who write the name descriptions often leave blatantly personal impressions instead of just providing more information on the name. I understand saying something to the affect of, "this name rings as dated to some". That would be more helpful than a description of some random unknown the writer once knew named Yvonne. People who follow naming trends understand that names come back in cycles. What was popular 100 years ago may comeback suddenly and quickly rise to the top. Yvonne could be one of them. It has appeal.

It sounds like you've had a personal experience with an unpleasant person named Yvonne. I think the one who wrote the info for this name also had a negative personal experience with an Yvonne. I had an old, horrid teacher named Lavinia. I hated the name because she was the only Lavinia I knew. That was ages ago, and I don't associate the name with her anymore. I've learned to just listen to the sounds of the name and let go of personal associations. Yvonne is a beautiful name to me, as is Lavinia. Hopefully more people will see the beauty in Yvonne some day.

Sooner or later, everything old is new again. I remember when beautiful classics like Rose, Sophie, Charlotte, Elanor, Hazel and Violet were considered "old lady" names. Yvonne may have middle aged associations for some, but the beginning I vowel and heavy V sound fit in with some names that are currently popular, such Ivy, Eve, or Vivian. To me, Yvonne is an underused, elegant, French beauty in the same vein as Delphine, Margaux and Sylvie. It's strong and feminine without being frilly. It also allows for the cute and coveted nickname Eve/Evie, or the tomboyish Von. I think Yvonne could be prime for a comeback on the 1000s list. Sure it won't be in the top 10 anytime soon, but that is part of its charm.

This name doesn't conjure up the image in the description. Instead, I think of a middle aged bogan.

I like it pronounced why-ve-nee.

I think this name is seriously awful and ugly. For me, it conjures up images of an insane Christian woman who yells at random strangers for saying "oh my God", and has brainwashed the masses.

I hope you had a boy.

I get an image of a crazy middle aged woman

This name is classic and French. It originates from nature and it can be shortened to Eve and Evie, which are really sweet names, as well as being popular at the moment. Maybe it's not the most fashionable name, but there's no need to be so close-minded in its description.

Sorry to revive an old comment, but Vonny is such an adorable nickname

I love both this and Yvette. I agree with other comments here, that the description is unfair, as with many others on this site. I feel that some of them should be updated, to be more factual and descriptive, rather than rude and dismissive. Names like Fannie are apparently more usable than Yvonne, Julie or Sheryl??? I don't think so...! But if you went by these descriptions, that's what is being said. It's bizarre.

I have always heard it pronounced "e-von".

I LOVE this name. I always imagine a sophisticated, elegant, refined young woman. I don't know why it isn't more popular. I'm pregnant & find out the gender in a few weeks. If it's a girl, I'm proudly naming her Yvonne.

How is this pronounced?

This name is growing on me.

i find this name very sophisticated

I knew "yew wood"

Completely agree! I have no idea where that description is coming from. I suppose they are suggested the name is dated, but that's a very offensive way to say hey it's not that trendy.

My auntie's name was Yvonne. She was a spunky but gentle amazing lady.
We called her Auntie Eve or Auntie Vonny.

I love this name! (As you can see from my user name...)

I wish that they would change that description. I don't think of it like that at all.

Yeah, the image I get is a classy, sophisticated woman.

I think this name is pretty! The description kind of annoys me.