Evelyn
Found 5 entry about "Evelyn"
EEV-ə-lin(British English)
EH-və-leen(German)
EHV-ə-lin(English)
Evelyn is pronounced as ev-uh-lin or ee-vuh-lin.
Evelyn Name meanings & History
The name Evelyn is derived from French and Germanic cultures. In French, it could be a combination of the words 'aeva', meaning 'life', and 'lynn', meaning 'lovely'. In Germanic culture, it is derived from the name 'Avelina', meaning 'hazelnut'. The name Evelyn has several meanings, including 'hazelnut', 'life', 'lovely', and 'wished for'. From an English surname that was derived from the given name Aveline. In the 17th century when it was first used as a given name it was more common for boys, but it is now regarded as almost entirely feminine, probably in part because of its similarity to Eve and Evelina.This name was popular throughout the English-speaking world in the early 20th century. It staged a comeback in the early 21st century, returning to the American top ten in 2017. The name Evelyn is used worldwide and is popular among parents looking for a traditional yet elegant name for their daughter.
Zodiac Sign of Evelyn: Expressive Gemini
Synonyms of Evelyn:
E: Exaggerate,Enliven,Enlighten,Environment,Entertain,Expressive
V: Variety,Vivacious,Vexing,Versatility
L: Languid,Lazy,Lovely,Luscious,Liaison,Lover,Legal
Y: Yin/Yang,Youth-giving,Yen/money
N: Nervous,Nice,Nitpicking,Neat,Nutrition,Neurosis,Nagging
Evelyn is:- a Class name
- a Classic name
- a Formal name
- a Mature name
- a Natural name
- a Refined name
- a Serious name
- a Strange name
- a Upper name
- a Wholesome name
Famous People
Some famous people with the name Evelyn include Evelyn Waugh (British author), Evelyn Glennie (Scottish musician), and Evelyn Ankers (English actress).
2.) EVELYN (Female)
Usage: German
Meanings: A borrowing from the English, Evelyn is a variant of Aveline, a French diminutive form of the Germanic Avila, which is of uncertain derivation. See AVILA. Var: Eveline. (EV-EH-LEEN)
3.) EVELYN (Female)
Usage: English
Meanings: English variant of Aveline, a French diminutive form of the Germanic Avila, which is of ultimately uncertain derivation. See AVELINE. Var: Evelina, Eveline, Evelyne. Short: Lynn. Pet: Evie, Linni, Linnie. (EH-VEH-LIN)
