Gender Feminine & Masculine
Pronounced Pron. EHV-ə-lin(English) EEV-lin(British English) EEV-ə-lin(British English) EH-və-leen(German)  [key·IPA]

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 almost entirely feminine, probably in part because of its similarity to Eve and Evelina.

This name was popular throughout the English-speaking world in the early 20th century. It staged a comeback in the early 21st century, returning to the American top ten in 2017.

Related Names

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

People think this name is

classic   mature   formal   upper class   natural   wholesome   refined   strange   serious  

Name Days

Austria: March 14
Norway: October 3

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Entry updated January 21, 2022