HeyName name directory

Names starting with Y

Explore 55 first names starting with Y, with short explanations and links to their stories on our blog.

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Yuri

The Russian and Slavic form of George. The Greek root word means "farmer" or "earth-worker."

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Yuto

A frequently cited translation is composed of "gentle" or "excellent" (yu) and the name ending "to." The exact meaning remains open without specifying a kanji.

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Yven

A name from Breton- and French-speaking regions. It belongs to the name family of Ivo, whose Germanic root word means "yew wood."

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Yves

Likewise a French form from the name family of Ivo. In French, the name has a silent ending ("Ihv").

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3 letters · From the blog

Yvo

An alternative spelling of Ivo that appears visually more distinct due to the Y. The Germanic root means "yew wood."

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Yvonne

The feminine form of Yvon. The Germanic word root "iwa" means "yew" or "bow made of yew wood."

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