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Gender
Masculine
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Origin of the Name Yves
Old High German and Old French
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Usage of the Name Yves
French
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Meaning of the Name Yves
The name Yves comes from a Germanic name, which is derived from the Germanic word "iv" meaning "yew".
The final -s is the mark of the Old French nominative case. The name was introduced into Britain from France.
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Famous Bearers
Bearers of the name include Yves Rocher (1930 - 2009), a French entrepreneur and founder of the worldwide cosmetics brand;
Yves Montand (1921 - 1991), a French-Italian actor and singer;
Yves Saint-Laurent (born 1936), a French fashion designer.
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