Evonne

Evonne is an English feminine name functioning as an elaborated spelling variant of Yvonne, which itself derives from the Old French and ultimately Germanic element iv, meaning yew. The yew tree was associated with strength and longevity in early European cultures, and the name spread widely through French influence in the medieval period. Evonne gained particular visibility through Australian tennis champion Evonne Goolagong Cawley, who brought the spelling to international attention in the 1970s. Closely related forms include Yvonne, Yvette, and Yolanda.