Evelyn
EV-uh-lin
Popularity
#8
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
English
Total Births
632,472
Peak Year
#14,308 in 1921
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Evelyn is of English origin, derived from a surname which itself comes from the French name Aveline, possibly derived from 'avis' meaning 'bird'.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Evelyn Waugh
English novelist known for satirical works.
Evelyn Nesbit
American chorus girl and artists' model.
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