Evie

Evie is a pretty name both as a given name or as a nickname for Eve or Evelyn.

My name is Evelyn but my nickname is Evie. This is the best name ever and it slays so hard it feels like a Starbucks trip and it eats!

Evie is very pretty on a lady of any age. It’s classy and feminine. Commenters suggesting it’s babyish is probably due to the fact of rising popularity and many parents now choosing Evie. It will feel more mature once these children are older. There are many adults with the names Lexi & Lucy, Daisy & Zoe. Relatively similar feel.

Evie is sweet sounding like Poppy and Lily.

Absolutely beautiful 😍.

My nickname is Evie💝- really fun and sweet name.

This name means life, very fun name🥰.

Gorgeous name & has literally stood the test of time!

Even if you don’t use it as a first, it's a great middle name too. Cute, short, easy to say and simple to write.

Just a gorgeous name, the next generation there’s going to be lots of Evie's, Eve’s, & Eva’s.
But who cares? Just beautiful 😍.

I dislike this name. Too popular in my city.

If you name your daughter Evelyn then call her Evelyn!
Evie is a completely stand alone name.

Much prefer Evelyn or Eve.

It's a cute name! It's not childish, and it's best a legal name, I don't like Evangeline, Everly, Evelyn, or any other name with Eve in it, Evie is cute for a 2 year old and beautiful for a 30 year old. It's a pretty name.

Cute as a nickname but it sounds like the Pokemon.

One of the nicknames I actually like!

I had a friend named Evie, I sorta liked her name. I’ve met a lot of Evie’s.
Go with Eve tho because Evie should be a nickname so your kid can choose what they want maybe even Evelyn.

Evie is pretty and I think of a sweet and quiet girl.

I like it as a nickname.

One of my friends is named Evie and I think it's a beautiful name. It kinda sounds like a name a Slytherin would have- btw I'm Slytherin lol and btw Evelyn is a gross name.

It's too childish and I much prefer Evelyn.

Not that cute in my opinion.

If you want a diminutive for Evelyn, just use Eva or Eve! This is super baby-ish.

Dislike. It just sounds weird and a bit childish, sorry.

Evie is a really cool name.

Evie is fine as a full name, it’s the most popular version in Australia. Eve doesn’t even make the top 100, it is beautiful but rather blunt as a first name. Why use Eve and Eva on a birth certificate, with no intentions of using it?
Australia is a melting pot of cultures, lots of babies are named from their home countries. I don’t think it’s logical to discriminate over anyone’s name that doesn’t fit this “formal” box.
Evie is an easy, readable, stylish beautiful name. A child’s preference can go anyway they choose. If you like Evie use it!

Good for a nickname, but it sounds a bit childish and has too much of a trendy vibe to it for a first name. I think Eve and the other longer forms sound better anyways.

This name is a STUNNER. I've loved this gorgeous name for such a long time now. The meaning of Evie just gets to me. :')

I love it! It's so cute.

Evie is placed as number 19 on McCrindle 2019 Australian baby name list. So it’s definitely a stand alone name, in fact surpassing many “traditional" & “professional” names. I guess Evie will be getting that job after all. Lol.

Evie has been used as a full name since the 1800s. In Australia, Evie is used more often as a full name then Evelyn, Eva & Eve! It’s absolutely beautiful and certainly is a stand alone name! Love Evie!

I used to be obsessed with this name- I still like it of course - it’s cute! But I think I prefer it as a nickname. Doesn’t mean it can’t work as an actual first name though - after all, it’s not as bad as “Kitty”.

I love Evie. I know some people prefer longer names with names like Evie as a nickname, but for people who say you 'can't' use it as a name or it isn't a real name, people have been giving (what started as) nicknames as names for centuries. It's a huge trend in the US and UK, so I'd be surprised if anyone here was shocked by it (as somebody commented). I don't always like diminutives used as full names, but generally I just think they sound friendly and approachable, and Evie's one of those for me. Sweet and pretty, but simple and friendly too. :)

My name is Evie not Evelyn or anything else like that and I think it is lovely, better than most names. And if anybody thinks differently it is their opinion. Even though it is a popular name, I love it.

My little sister's name is Evie, short for Genevieve. Up until 4th grade everyoneeeeeee called her Evie, most people didn’t even know that her real name was Genevieve, but now at school she goes by Eve, but me and my fam still call her Evie, as we have since she was a baby.

Okay as nickname, not full name - better as nickname for full name Eve or Evelyn.

One of my best friends is called Evie. It’s cute and sweet but too short for my liking, you can’t give the name Evie a nickname, I would never call my child it but it’s a cute name.

Reminds me of the word evil as it’s only one letter away - Evie - Evil.

My name is Evie (eh-VEE) I love my name but I absolutely hate when people don't pronounce it right... Btw it auto corrects to Erie ):

A colleague in my office named her baby daughter “Evie” and I was shocked. Evie is a nick name... it’s like naming your baby Fluffy or Mittens.

Evie does sound childish, but not silly-childish. I think it actually makes it sweet.

I think this sounds too much like a nickname to be used as a given name. Maybe use it as a nickname for Eve or Eva.

My name is Evie and I love it. I think it is super cute and trendy and is much better than being called a longer name. I am 14 and the name Evie is widely popular in my generation. There are 3 Evie’s just in my grade and I know much more. So, if you are applying for any serious job then the name Evie will just not dictate if you get it or not.

That's my name and I love it.

My name is Evie (Ev eee). I was given this name to honor my Grandmother who passed away several months before my birth. Granted, I have consistently had to correct the way people pronounce my name over these 59 years... but I love my name more each day as I grow older. My name is as unique as I am, and it has not hindered me from doing anything I want to do in life... in fact, quite the opposite. People remember me many times because of my name. Today I learned that a little baby girl of a dear family I know entered this world and was given my name... her full name is Evie Grace. She was given this name in honor of a man this family loved who also happened to love me! What a wonderful compliment and I hope little Miss Evie Grace will wear her name with all the pride and honor that I have and that someday she finds that special love of her life also!

I love this name and think it's really sweet for a young girl (but fine for older children and women as well). I prefer it as a nickname, and plan on using it if I have a daughter (I will use the full name Genevieve). Eve is also a lovely nickname as they get older. I much prefer Eve and Evie to Eva. I also like the name Evelyn (pronounced EVE-lyn, not Ever-lyn).

I love the name Evie pronounced either way (EH-VEE/EE-VEE). Perfect nickname for Evelyn.

My name is Evie (short for Evelyn), and I don't understand the hate for "Evie" as a nickname. I don't think it sounds unprofessional, or whatever the other arguments are.

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I don't like being called Evelyn. It makes me feel like an old lady or something. I'm only 22. I would much prefer anyone call me Evie over Evelyn.

I like this name a lot. My name was originally going to be Evie Sienna, which is nice. I used to love the name Evie but someone I know named this has ruined the name for me. But I think Evie is still a great name.

Aw, disappointed people think Evelyn, Genevieve and Evangeline are ugly. I think all 3 are gorgeous! But I do think Evie can stand on its own. We thought about it but decided we preferred a longer name but also liked the nickname. But I don't like that Evie is a letter off from evil. :( Otherwise Evie is really cute.

No one is going to care about what is in a name, quite honestly. Evie, or Evangeline (my daughter's nickname and full name, btw) it doesn't matter. If you name your child "Honeydew" or "Moon Flower", then you're giving them a lot of heartache.

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As for the rest of you, find a hobby.

I was named Evelyn in 1969 after my mum's best friend, but I was always called Evie (EV-ee, not Ee-vee) just as mother's friend had been called.
Over the years, it was easier to go by Evelyn because it was my legal name on so many documents, however I much prefer Evie. Most people call me Ev anyway--and that was true whether I was Evie or Evelyn.
I still prefer Evie, although I think both are nice names. Evelyn is a great middle name, too.

My legal name is Eve, but I go by Evie (that's what my mom intended for me). It's great, I get complimented on it daily. My friends with more normal names don't get this kind of reaction. And I'm a classical musician; sure I'm not a doctor, but I do have a masters degree. Does that count as a professional? In those contexts, teachers and employers meet me as Eve, and eventually hear someone call me Evie, and eventually everyone calls me that.
And to the one response about "Evil Evie," yes, I was called that as a kid, and all my friends joked I would marry a boy named Adam in our class. But my friends were called "stupid Sara" and "loser Lea," so I feel like every kid can have some horrible rhyme that fits with their name.

I agree with those who think this name stands on its own. It seems stupid to say that it couldn't be a good name because it's commonly used as a nickname. Many now "proper" names are diminutives of longer ones, and I'm not just talking about Johnny, Jack (James or john), Bella, Kate, Bess (Elizabeth), Peggy (Margaret), Alex (Alexander) and the like.

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Second, to argue that the name will keep your daughter struggling to make it in the corporate or professional world is silly. Who calls a doctor, professor, or lawyer by their first name regularly? If your Evie achieves any professional degree, she'll be Dr. Or Prof. Smith, or counselor Smith to most. Having what some consider a pet name is not a hinderance in the professional world. My gynecologist regularly goes by her nickname professionally, "Cricket" -- I kid you not. She's completely professional and well respected, and the name looks fine on her name plate. Dougie Howser, M.D. Anyone? I think there's more than a tinge of sexism here (yes, especially from the women who are advising against this name for this reason). A "classic" name or a "serious" name is the only name for a female doctor or lawyer? Please. It's alright to have dr. Tom Jones or dr. Pete Townsend, but not dr. Lizzie Bennet? No, to be taken seriously she needs to be dr. Hermione granger. That's as classical as they come. As the poster said above, get with the times. Quit it with the backwards sexism.

I for one, love the name Evie and think that it is a great nickname or full name. I have 2 daughters called Evie and Hazel and everyone comments on how lovely their names are.

There are a lot of comments here saying it should only be a nickname for say, Evelyn, Genevieve or Evangeline. Problem is, I think Evie is a lovely name but I think those three longer names are ugly. I'm not going to give my kid a long name I hate just so I can call her the nickname I really wanted.

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For those saying her name will hinder her if she ever tries to get a corporate job... firstly, I disagree. Doctor Evie Jones (or whatever surname) sounds fine to me. Secondly, this is the 21st century. Employers care more about job knowledge, work ethic, people skills, intelligence, a hundred things over "name". If someone decided not to hire my daughter because of her name, then that says a lot about them and it might not be the best place to work!

I think Evie is one of the cutest names out there. Can't say anything bad about it.

For reasons I don't understand, this name has become rather trendy among characters in young adult books, both published and aspiring to be published. I've also heard it on a fair number of movie and tv characters lately. It's kind of cute as a nickname, but not something I'd want to go by past elementary school.

Sort of confused as to why this is so popular... It's not a real name, it's a nickname. It's like naming your kid Johnny or mike. However, this is a super cute nickname for two beautiful names, Evelyn and Genevieve. It makes more sense to give your daughter one of those names and just call her Evie as a nickname, but that's just me.

I have a younger sister named Genevieve and we all call her Evie. I think it is a great, versatile name but it is probably better to have a full name instead of just Evie. My sister likes her name a lot.
I think you can easily a be doctor or lawyer and go by 'Evie'. I picture an intelligent woman when trying to see it on an adult.

To those claiming that Evie is childish, immature or can't be taken seriously, how about some perspective? Dr. Evie or Dr. Neveah. Dr. Evie or Dr. Kaecee. Evie's starting to look better, no? Also keep in mind that Evie is a diminutive, therefore it's perfectly acceptable for it to sound less than professional. Nicknames aren't meant to kick off Very Serious Careers. Yes, some people *do* use it as a full name instead of a nickname but really, there are much worse things to be called.

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As for the whole "it only works on little girls!" argument, is it *really* that difficult to imagine say, a grandma called Evie? Grandma Evie. Sounds alright to me.

I love the name Evie. I think it's very cute; although as already said, if this "Evie" wanted to enter the business department, she would struggle because of her name.

Evil Evie! It is a nickname of a girl from school that was horrid and it has stuck in my mind. Do not like the name. Sounds babyish too. Sorry!

As it says on the name's homepage... "Evie" is a diminutive, a nickname. It certainly is cute for a young girl, but if that girl would ever like to be a woman in the business world: "Evie" will be a tough full name to pass. It will likely prevent a career from taking off quickly... Would you like to handicap your child? "Evelyn," "Evangeline," or even "Eve" (as much as I hate it) are suitable, acceptable names.
Evie Jacobson, a lawyer? A doctor? Oh, cringe, no. Evangeline Jacobson? Evelyn Jacobson? Yes, please. Very classically gorgeous.

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You must give your children names that will aid them, highest of all... But you must also give them names that they can grow into and be the adults of their destiny-- names that they will thank you for.

So cute, I would call my child Evie.

I think it sounds too childish and twee for a full name. I like it as a nickname for Evangeline, Evangelina and Evelyn.

It is a classical name that never gets too old.

Gorgeous! I have a daughter named Evie and absolutely love it.

I think it's sweet, and it would be a nice nickname for Ever.

This is a childish nickname. As a given name it sounds even worse.

My name is Evie & I love it! I disagree with the comment about not being able to take the name 'Evie' seriously because of a Pokémon. I grew up in the 90's and most of my friends thought it was insanely cool to have the same name as a Eevee (albeit being spelt differently). Most of them have forgotten about it now though, and I seriously doubt that in 30 years I'll be getting 'Evie? Like the Pokémon?'.

Cute, but I prefer Ava and Eva.

Horrid. Why not Eva or Ava? Evie sounds trashy and childish.

I think it would be nice for a girl, but maybe a bit hard to work with if she tried to enter any corporation type job.

I think this name is really cute.

Evie is such a cute name. It makes me think of an adorable little girl, and a lovely young woman.

My daughter is called Evie and I love it. It's a nice way to be a modern tribute to my nan who was Evelyn, without using the whole name, although this wasn't in mind when choosing the name, I actually heard it for the first time on The Mummy & Mummy returns, good job I wasn't watching Shrek!

I like this as a nickname for Evelyn or Genevieve.