Evelyn

Name Meaning

Traditionally an English last name, it used to be a boys' name, but now is typically used for girls. May also be a combination of the names Eve (this "first woman" moniker is connected with the Hebrew for "life" or "living") and Lynn.

Origin

Celtic, English, French, Irish

Theme

Bird, Surname, Artists, Hispanic, Cute, Popular, Middle

Syllables

3

Nicknames

Eila

Famous Namesakes

Track star Evelyn Ashford, Writer Evelyn Scott

Celebrity Babies

Daughter of Ray Charles, Daughter of Jason Bay, Daughter of Debi Mazar, Daughter of Bruce Willis

Popularity in 2019

#13

Related Names

Evelyne, Eveline, Evelina, Evalyn, Evaline, Evalina, Evaleen, Eeva