Evlyn

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Evelyn means "wished for" or "longed for" in English, and "hazelnut" in Irish.
Pronunciation
EV-lin
The name Evlyn can be pronounced as "ev-lin" or "eev-lin," depending on personal preference.
Popularity
According to DefineName, Evelyn is currently ranked 9th in popularity for baby girl names in the United States. It is also a popular choice in other English-speaking countries around the world, including the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.

cartoon of the name Evlyn
Cartoon of Evlyn

Evlyn Name meanings & History

Evlyn is likely derived from the name Evelyn, which has both English and Irish roots. The name Evelyn means "wished for" or "longed for" in English, and "hazelnut" in Irish. Variant of Evelyn. Evlyn is typically used as a given name for baby girls.

Zodiac Sign of Evlyn: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Evlyn:

E: Entertain,Expressive,Exaggerate,Environment,Enlighten,Enliven

V: Variety,Vivacious,Vexing,Versatility

L: Luscious,Liaison,Legal,Lover,Lovely,Languid,Lazy

Y: Yin/Yang,Youth-giving,Yen/money

N: Neat,Nice,Neurosis,Nitpicking,Nutrition,Nagging,Nervous

Evlyn is:

  • a Boring name
  • a Comedic name
  • a Informal name
  • a Refined name
  • a Unintellectual name

Famous People

There are many famous people with the name Evelyn or variations of it, including actress Evelyn Keyes, poet and author Evelyn Waugh, and singer and actress Evelyn Champagne King.

Related Names to Evlyn

Other related names to Evelyn and Evlyn include Evalyn, Evelina, Evangeline, and Aveline.