Yvonnia
Girl name · French · Scandinavian
Yvonnia is a French and Scandinavian girl name. French names have a soft, elegant sound that has made them popular well beyond France. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Hidden namesLook closely: Yvonnia has the name Nia hiding inside it.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Yvonnia would score 13 points, thanks largely to the Y (worth 4).
- GenerationYvonnia peaked in 1949, which makes it a classic Baby Boomer name. The typical Yvonnia you'd meet today is about 76 years old.
- HistoryYvonnia first shows up in US birth records in 1947, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 78 years since.
US births per million girls, 1947–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Yvonnia
Yvonnia is a girl name of French and Scandinavian origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It was most fashionable in the 1940s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:French namesScandinavian names
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Yvonnia
What is the origin of the name Yvonnia?
Yvonnia is French and Scandinavian in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Yvonnia turns up in more than one tradition. Other French names to consider are Charlotte (“free”), Evelyn (“possibly desired”), Violet (“violet flower”) and Camila (“temple attendant”).
Is Yvonnia a boy or girl name?
Yvonnia is a girl name.
How popular is the name Yvonnia?
Yvonnia is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1979. It peaked at #4,235 in 1949, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What should I know before naming my baby Yvonnia?
Yvonnia is a French and Scandinavian girl name. French names have a soft, elegant sound that has made them popular well beyond France. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.