Evelyn: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Name Evelyn | Namipedia

Names related to Evelyn: Evaline, Evalyn, Evelin, Evie, Eveline, Evelyne

Evelyn

Pronunciation: EH-və-lin (key)

English variant of Aveline, a French diminutive form of the Germanic Avila, which is of ultimately uncertain derivation.

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Nicknames for Evelyn: | Edit: Eve, Evie (pronounced EH-vee), Even (Pronounced Evan)
Meanings and history of the name Evelyn: | Edit: Evelyn has unusual versatility; it is both a male and female given name (Evelyn Waugh, Evelyn Nesbit), although today it is usually used only for girls; it is also a surname (John Evelyn), and a place name. It may be pronounced EE-ve-lyn, as in England, or "EV-e-lyn" as in the United States. The name Evelyn comes from the French name "Aveline", meaning "little bird".
Famous real-life people named Evelyn: | Edit: Evelyn Nesbit, American model and vaudeville personality
Evelyn Keyes, American actress who played Suellen O'Hara, younger sister of Scarlett, in the film "Gone With the Wind".
Evelyn Anthony, English author
Evelyn Ashford, American Olympic gold medalist in the 100 meter sprint, 1984
Evelyn "Champagne" King, American R&B and disco singer
Evelyn Underhill, English writer and mystic
Evelyn Lear, American opera singer
Evelyn in song, story & screen: | Edit: Evelyn was the female lead played by Kate Beckinsale in the movie "Pearl Harbor."