Yolande

Latin

"violet"

Yolande Origin and Meaning

The name Yolande is a girl's name of French, Swedish origin.

Yolande is a feminine name of medieval French origin derived from the Germanic elements 'yol' meaning 'viking' or 'valiant' and 'lande' meaning 'land' or 'territory'. It was introduced to England after the Norman Conquest and gained popularity throughout medieval Europe. The name has royal connections, having been borne by several medieval queens and noblewomen, including Yolande of Aragon in the 15th century. While never extremely common in English-speaking countries, Yolande has maintained a consistent presence, appreciated for its elegant, vintage sound and distinctive character. Alternative forms include Yolanda, Iolanthe, and Violante, which evolved in different European languages.

Famous People Named Yolande

• Yolande of Dreux Queen consort of Alexander III of Scotland
• Yolande of Aragon supporter of Saint Joan of Arc
• Yolande de Polastron close friend of Queen Marie Antoinette of France
• Yolande Duchess of Lorraine, famously depicted in Hertz's "King René’s Daughter" and Tchaikovsky's "Iolanta"
• Yolande of Valois Duchess consort of Savory
• Yolande Betbeze Fox Miss America 1951
• Yolande Moreau Belgian actress/comedienne
• Yolande Donlan American actress
• Yolande Elsa Maria Beekman English WAAF heroine
• Yolande James Canadian politician from Quebec
• Yolande Ardissone French painter
• Susannah Yolande York English actress

The name Yolande in Pop Culture

• Yolande Trueman character on British soap "EastEnders"