I remember thinking this was a very old and ugly name when I was young, but I can appreciate it now. I do prefer
Yvette which seems a bit brighter, but I rather like
Yvonne's practical, slightly disapproving somberness now.
I think it's just dated enough to be useable again.
Evonne seems a bit more youthful and trendy-looking.
Yvonne-like names (in terms of energy, for me):
Donna,
Darlene,
Moira,
Helen,
Laverne,
Beverly,
Joyce,
Joanne,
Wanda,
Maryvonne,
Connie,
Dionne,
Leona,
Ronnie,
Winona.