No joke: I was pretty convinced, up until yesterday, that Yvonne was a feminine form of Yvon (which it is), and that both names were variations on John. I mean, they are sort of pronounced (by my rough American tongue) how Ivan is pronounced: ee-VAHN!
But, no, they mean "yew." Yes, "yew."
If I may save face, however, permit me to note that they are ultimately derived from Ivo, meaning "yew"; there is, simultaneously but unrelated, Ivo, a diminutive of Ivan. An honest mistake!
I'll bet yew were surprised by that! :P
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