Yvette Bowen

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Yvette Bowen — French
78K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Yvette Bowen is a name that combines French origins. The first name Yvette is a feminine given name of French origin. Yvette (, ) is a feminine given name, the French feminine form of Yves, which means 'yew' or 'archer' in some cases. Name days Hungary: 13 January, 6 May and 29 June Yvette Alexander (born 1961), U.S. politician Yvette Andréyor (1891–1962), French silent film actress Yvette Baker (born 1968), British orienteer Yvette Barbaza (1914–2009), French geographer Yvette Biro, Hungarian essayist, screenwriter, and professor emerita Yvetta Blanarovičová, Slovak actress and singer Yvette Borup Andrews (1891–1959), American photographer Yvette Brind'Amour (1918–1992), Canadian actor Yvette Cason, U.S. The surname Bowen: Bowen is a Celtic surname representing two separate Celtic ethnicities, the Welsh ab Owain meaning "son of Owen" (Owen meaning 'noble') and the Irish Ó Buadhacháin meaning "descendant of Bohan" (Bohan meaning 'victorious'). The Bowen lineage can be traced back to Llwyngwair in the 11th century, near Nevern in Pembrokeshire. The Bowen surname was adopted in 1424. There are seven Bowen crests and the Bowen/Owen family group share a tartan. The Bowen/Bowens surnames are more commonly found in southern Wales, while the Owen/Owens surnames are more commonly found in northern Wales. Yvette is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 78K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Yvette reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Yvette

French

Yvette (, ) is a feminine given name, the French feminine form of Yves, which means 'yew' or 'archer' in some cases. Name days Hungary: 13 January, 6 May and 29 June Yvette Alexander (born 1961), U.S. politician Yvette Andréyor (1891–1962), French silent film actress Yvette Baker (born 1968), British orienteer Yvette Barbaza (1914–2009), French geographer Yvette Biro, Hungarian essayist, screenwriter, and professor emerita Yvetta Blanarovičová, Slovak actress and singer Yvette Borup Andrews (1891–1959), American photographer Yvette Brind'Amour (1918–1992), Canadian actor Yvette Cason, U.S.

Surname: Bowen

Celtic

Bowen is a Celtic surname representing two separate Celtic ethnicities, the Welsh ab Owain meaning "son of Owen" (Owen meaning 'noble') and the Irish Ó Buadhacháin meaning "descendant of Bohan" (Bohan meaning 'victorious'). The Bowen lineage can be traced back to Llwyngwair in the 11th century, near Nevern in Pembrokeshire. The Bowen surname was adopted in 1424. There are seven Bowen crests and the Bowen/Owen family group share a tartan. The Bowen/Bowens surnames are more commonly found in southern Wales, while the Owen/Owens surnames are more commonly found in northern Wales.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Yvette is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Yvette by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Yvette Bowen

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Yvette Bowen:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Yvette?
The first name Yvette originates from French. Yvette (, ) is a feminine given name, the French feminine form of Yves, which means 'yew' or 'archer' in some cases. Name days Hungary: 13 January, 6 May and 29 June Yvette Alexander (born 1961), U.S. politician Yvette Andréyor (1891–1962), French silent film actress Yvette Baker (born 1968), British orienteer Yvette Barbaza (1914–2009), French geographer Yvette Biro, Hungarian essayist, screenwriter, and professor emerita Yvetta Blanarovičová, Slovak actress and singer Yvette Borup Andrews (1891–1959), American photographer Yvette Brind'Amour (1918–1992), Canadian actor Yvette Cason, U.S.
When was Yvette most popular?
The name Yvette reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Bowen?
The surname Bowen originates from Celtic. Bowen is a Celtic surname representing two separate Celtic ethnicities, the Welsh ab Owain meaning "son of Owen" (Owen meaning 'noble') and the Irish Ó Buadhacháin meaning "descendant of Bohan" (Bohan meaning 'victorious'). The Bowen lineage can be traced back to Llwyngwair in the 11th century, near Nevern in Pembrokeshire. The Bowen surname was adopted in 1424. There are seven Bowen crests and the Bowen/Owen family group share a tartan. The Bowen/Bowens surnames are more commonly found in southern Wales, while the Owen/Owens surnames are more commonly found in northern Wales.
What are the origins of the name Yvette Bowen?
The name Yvette Bowen combines two different traditions: the first name Yvette has French roots, while the surname Bowen originates from Celtic.
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