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Evelyn

Evelyn is a gender-neutral baby name of mixed origins. With the British translation “desired” and “island," Evelyn is definitely a name to yearn for. These blissful definitions also correlate with the French name Aveline meaning “wished for.” With such captivating connotations, it's no surprise that Evelyn has made its way into the heart of the United States, Nigeria, and Ghana. If you’ve tried wishing upon a star, baby Evelyn may be your dream come true.
British Female
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Meaning

Desired, wished for

Popularity

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Pronunciation

EHV-lin

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Traits

  • Graceful
  • Sophisticated
  • Charming
  • Intelligent

Compatibility

Evelyn pairs well with classic names for siblings, such as Benjamin or Charlotte. It also makes a elegant and timeless middle name choice. Culturally, Evelyn fits well in both traditional and modern naming styles.

Graceful Sophisticated Charming Intelligent

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Evelyn Waugh

Evelyn Waugh

Writer

Born: October 28, 1903 · London, England

Portrait of Evelyn Ashford

Evelyn Ashford

Athlete

Born: April 15, 1957 · Shreveport, Louisiana, USA

Portrait of Evelyn Glennie

Evelyn Glennie

Musician

Born: July 19, 1965 · Aberdeen, Scotland

Portrait of Evelyn Mase

Evelyn Mase

Leader

Born: May 18, 1922 · Engcobo, South Africa

Portrait of Evelyn Keyes

Evelyn Keyes

Actress

Born: November 20, 1916 · Port Arthur, Texas, USA

Portrait of Evelyn Boyd Granville

Evelyn Boyd Granville

Scientist

Born: May 1, 1924 · Washington, D.C., USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Evelyn Original form
  • Evelin Variant spelling
  • Evelyne French variant
  • Ивелин Cyrillic
  • Chinese
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Arabic
  • Hindi
  • Thai

Cultural Adaptations

  • 埃芙琳 (Āifúlín) Chinese
  • エヴリン (Evurin) Japanese
  • 에블린 (Ebeullin) Korean
  • إيفلين (Īflyn) Arabic
  • एवलिन (Evalin) Hindi
  • เอเวลิน (Ewelinn) Thai

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Frequently Asked Questions about Evelyn

What does Evelyn mean?
Desired, wished for
What is the origin of Evelyn?
Evelyn has British origins.
Is Evelyn popular?
Evelyn has been viewed 146 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Evelyn?
Similar names include Bernardo, Ike, Rory, Malaika, Joyce.
How do you pronounce Evelyn?
Evelyn is pronounced EHV-lin.

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