Meaning, origin and history of the name Evelyn

Gender Feminine & Masculine

Pronounced Pron. EHV-ə-lin(English)

EEV-lin(British English)

EEV-ə-lin(British English)

Meaning & History

From an English surname that was derived from the given name Aveline. In the 17th century when it was first used as a given name it was more common for boys, but it is now regarded as mainly feminine due to association with the related name Evelina.

Related Names

VariantsEvaline, Evalyn, Eveline, Evelynn, Eveleen(English)

DiminutivesEvie, Evvie(English)

Popularity

People think this name is

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Entry updated June 13, 2019