Yves
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Yves, a classic French name, derives from the Germanic word 'Ivo', meaning 'archer with a yew bow'. Historically associated with skill and precision, it evokes strength and resilience. The name is well-regarded in French-speaking cultures for its elegance and noble connotations.
Yves Simoneau
Film Director, Nuremberg
Yves Saint Laurent
Fashion Designer, Christian Dior protege
Yves Robert
Film Director, My Father's Glory
Yves Montand
Actor, Let's Make Love
Yves Leterme
Head of State, Belgian Foreign Minister
Yves C. de Balmann
Business, Former Vice Chairman of Bankers Trust
Yves Chauvin
Chemist, Metathesis
Yves Bonnefoy
Poet, Du Mouvement et de l'immobilité de Douve
Yves Allégret
Film Director, The Proud and the Beautiful
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