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Evelyn
Meaning: from the Norman name Aveline · Origin: English (from Norman French) · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
From an English surname that came from the Norman name Aveline. It was used for boys too — novelist Evelyn Waugh was a man — before becoming mainly a girl's name.
Famous people named Evelyn
- Evelyn Waugh (novelist)
- Evelyn Glennie (percussionist)
Nicknames
Evie, Eve, Lyn
Variants & related names
Evelin, Eveline, Evelina
Evelyn name art
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FAQ
What does the name Evelyn mean?
Evelyn means “from the Norman name Aveline”. It comes from English (from Norman French).
Is Evelyn a popular name?
Yes — Evelyn has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Evelyn?
Evie, Eve, Lyn.
What are other forms of Evelyn?
Evelin, Eveline, Evelina.
Similar names
Ivy · Everly · Addison · Audrey · Brooklyn · Kinsley
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.