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Yvi

Girl Name day: January 13 In French: Yvy
Yvi is a short form of Yvette: on birth records it is written Yvette (63,608 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Yvette page.
Origin: Germanic (via French). Meaning: From a Germanic root meaning 'yew' (the wood of bows).
French feminine diminutive of Yves/Ivo, from the Germanic element 'iv' meaning yew.

Name day for Yvi

January 13

Why this day? Yvi is a short form of Yvette, and shares its name day.

Yvi is celebrated in France and the United States on January 13.

The story of the name Yvi

Yvi is a short form of Yvette. It keeps its origin (Germanic (via French)) and meaning — from a Germanic root meaning 'yew' (the wood of bows), and shares its name day, January 13.

On birth records, Yvi is rarely written as such: the Yvis are Yvettes (63,608 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Yvette page.

Frequently asked questions about Yvi

What does Yvi mean?

Yvi is a short form of Yvette, which means from a Germanic root meaning 'yew' (the wood of bows).

When is Yvi's name day?

January 13, together with Yvette: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Yvi a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Yvette.

Yvi's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 3/10
Stability 8/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Yvi

Top 10

  1. Bea96%
  2. Becca96%
  3. Raeann96%
  4. Corianna96%
  5. Yvettette96%
  6. Yvy96%
  7. Trice96%
  8. Bibi96%
  9. Trish96%
  10. Yv96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tequila42%
  2. Kals44%
  3. Pepper46%
  4. Loli47%
  5. Hail49%
  6. Zozo49%
  7. Haïli49%
  8. Viva49%
  9. Novie50%
  10. Nov50%

Love potential for Yvi

Bottom 10

  1. Tequila47%
  2. Arry54%
  3. Ary54%
  4. Kals54%
  5. Heavie54%
  6. Heav54%
  7. Arwen56%
  8. Louna56%
  9. Luni56%
  10. Loli57%

Professional potential for Yvi

Top 10

  1. Harmonie93%
  2. Palma92%
  3. Jéjé91%
  4. Sunday89%
  5. Harmy89%
  6. Mony89%
  7. Sofie89%
  8. Gaynell89%
  9. Renea89%
  10. Harm89%

Bottom 10

  1. Séla42%
  2. Zoya42%
  3. Ives42%
  4. Ritita42%
  5. Loey42%
  6. Lie42%
  7. Beatrix42%
  8. Adie42%
  9. Scar42%
  10. Kar42%

Crush potential for Yvi

Top 10

  1. Mab96%
  2. Enedina96%
  3. Yvy96%
  4. Lavonda96%
  5. Ludie96%
  6. Maryalice96%
  7. Arly96%
  8. Ames96%
  9. Aims96%
  10. Maryrose96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tequila48%
  2. Arwen53%
  3. Pepper53%
  4. Freeda54%
  5. Janou55%
  6. Nes56%
  7. Nénès56%
  8. Aggie56%
  9. Iny56%
  10. Hildegarde56%
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