Meaning: From the old Norman name Aveline
The story
Evelyn comes from an English surname based on Aveline. It was used more often for boys when it first became a given name, while contemporary usage is predominantly feminine.
Nicknames
- Evie
- Eve
- Lyn
- Ev
Spellings & variants
- Evelynn
- Eveline
- Aveline
- Evelina
Popularity
Top 100
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
Origins
Evelyn comes from English and French.
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