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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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Friendship potential for Yvi

Top 10

  1. Juliann95%
  2. Karan94%
  3. Evonne94%
  4. Lesa94%
  5. Jacquline94%
  6. Lyn94%
  7. Del94%
  8. Bart94%
  9. Carnell93%
  10. Luanne93%

Bottom 10

  1. Zina47%
  2. Elvis52%
  3. Eddy52%
  4. Lolita52%
  5. Nanette55%
  6. Lenny57%
  7. Dirk57%
  8. Ronny58%
  9. Madonna59%
  10. Robby60%

Love potential for Yvi

Bottom 10

  1. Moira57%
  2. Zina57%
  3. Hal58%
  4. Dirk58%
  5. Elvis62%
  6. Lolita62%
  7. Terese63%
  8. Eddy64%
  9. Madonna64%
  10. Deidre64%

Professional potential for Yvi

Top 10

  1. Stanton95%
  2. Freida91%
  3. Marilee89%
  4. Nan89%
  5. Teressa87%
  6. Leisa86%
  7. Lorri85%
  8. Janey84%
  9. Terrie84%
  10. Maryjo84%

Bottom 10

  1. Artis42%
  2. Zina42%
  3. Roxane42%
  4. Dirk42%
  5. Madonna42%
  6. Rickie42%
  7. Elvis42%
  8. Unknown43%
  9. Stanford43%
  10. Farrell44%

Crush potential for Yvi

Bottom 10

  1. Zina56%
  2. Elvis58%
  3. Nanette59%
  4. Lolita60%
  5. Joesph60%
  6. Alfreda61%
  7. Donn62%
  8. Zena62%
  9. Twyla62%
  10. Jeanie63%
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