Evelynn Name Meaning (2024)

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024

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Fact: The name Evelynn has been used since the 19th century, often seen in literature and historical records.

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Evelynn Overview

Meaning

Wished for child, desired, island water

Gender

Girl, Gender-neutral

Origin

English

Etymology

Derived from Hebrew “Eve” meaning “life,” and French “Aveline” meaning “hazelnut,” with roots in German “Avila” and Gaelic “Aibhilin.”

Pronunciation

/ˈiːvəlɪn/

Popularity

Evelynn is cherished in English-speaking countries, particularly in the US and the UK. In the USA, Evelynn was ranked as the 320th most popular name for girls in 2023​.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

7 (Analytical, Studious, Knowledgeable)

Name Styles

Vintage, Aesthetic, Cool

Associated Traits

Name Day

October 4th (Germany)

Evelynn Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Evelyn, Aveline, Evelina, Evaline, Evlyn

Common Nicknames

Eve, Evie, Lyn, Lynn, Eva

Diminutives

Ev, Elly, Lyna, Ella, Elle

Famous People

  • Evelynn Hammonds
    (American Scientist)
  • Evelynn Ellis
    (Canadian Artist)
  • Evelynn Gates
    (American Physicist)
  • Evelynn Boshart
    (American Author)
  • Evelynn Harris
    (British Actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Evelynn
    ("League of Legends," Video Game)
  • Evelynn Harper
    ("Two and a Half Men," TV Series)
  • Evelynn Salt
    ("Salt," Film)
  • Evelynn Hugo
    ("The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo," Novel)

What Is the Meaning of Evelynn?

The name Evelynn means “desired” or “wished for child.” It is often associated with a friendly and kind personality.

What Is the Origin of The Name Evelynn?

Evelynn has roots in Hebrew, where it is derived from the name Eve, meaning “life” or “living.” It also has French and German origins, connected to the names Avila and Ava, and the Gaelic names Aibhilin and Aibhlinn, which mean “longed-for child” or “wished for.” In modern French, Aveline means “hazelnut.”

Evelynn Name Popularity

  • Popularity Trends (U.S.)
  • Raw Data (U.S.)
  • States Overview (U.S.)
  • Other Areas

Popularity Chart of the Name Evelynn in the U.S. over the Years

Evelynn Name Meaning (2)United States#3162021#3332022#3202023
Top 3 Rankings#3112019#3162021#3202023

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Evelynn

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023320

(+13 from 2022)

971

(+9 from 2022)

0.05551
2022333

(-17 from 2021)

962

(-62 from 2021)

0.05365
2021316

(+11 from 2020)

1024

(+81 from 2020)

0.05716
2020327

(-16 from 2019)

943

(-87 from 2019)

0.05335
2019311

(+26 from 2018)

1030

(+73 from 2018)

0.05613
2018337

(+5 from 2017)

957

(+13 from 2017)

0.05146
2017342

(+48 from 2016)

944

(+96 from 2016)

0.04997
2016390

(+51 from 2015)

848

(+130 from 2015)

0.04380
2015441

(-6 from 2014)

718

(-18 from 2014)

0.03680
2014435

(+113 from 2013)

736

(+195 from 2013)

0.03762
2013548

(+8 from 2012)

541

(+11 from 2012)

0.02806
2012556

(+7 from 2011)

530

(+12 from 2011)

0.02733
2011563

(+161 from 2010)

518

(+131 from 2010)

0.02673
2010724

(+178 from 2009)

387

(+85 from 2009)

0.01974
2009902

(+155 from 2008)

302

(+55 from 2008)

0.01491
20081057

(+52 from 2007)

247

(+14 from 2007)

0.01186
20071109

(+53 from 2006)

233

(+24 from 2006)

0.01101
20061162

(+193 from 2005)

209

(+49 from 2005)

0.01000
20051355

(+246 from 2004)

160

(+38 from 2004)

0.00788
20041601

(+51 from 2003)

122

(+6 from 2003)

0.00605
20031652

(-88 from 2002)

116

(-3 from 2002)

0.00578
20021564

(+695 from 2001)

119

(+48 from 2001)

0.00603
20012259

(+334 from 2000)

71

(+14 from 2000)

0.00358
20002593

(+144 from 1999)

57

(+7 from 1999)

0.00286
19992737

(+993 from 1998)

50

(+19 from 1998)

0.00257
19983730

(-183 from 1997)

31

(-1 from 1997)

0.00160
19973547

(+637 from 1996)

32

(+7 from 1996)

0.00168
19964184

(-306 from 1995)

25

(-2 from 1995)

0.00130
19953878

(+1371 from 1994)

27

(+9 from 1994)

0.00141
19945249

(-1149 from 1993)

18

(-7 from 1993)

0.00092
19934100

(+586 from 1992)

25

(+4 from 1992)

0.00127
19924686

(-36 from 1991)

21

No change from 1991

0.00105
19914650

(-127 from 1990)

21

No change from 1990

0.00103
19904523

(+325 from 1989)

21

(+3 from 1989)

0.00102
19894848

(+749 from 1988)

18

(+4 from 1988)

0.00090
19885597

(+1757 from 1987)

14

(+5 from 1987)

0.00073
19877354

(-1895 from 1986)

9

(-4 from 1986)

0.00048
19865459

(-824 from 1985)

13

(-3 from 1985)

0.00070
19854635

(+2174 from 1984)

16

(+7 from 1984)

0.00087
19846809

(-985 from 1983)

9

(-2 from 1983)

0.00050
19835824

(-1108 from 1982)

11

(-4 from 1982)

0.00061
19824716

(+29 from 1981)

15

No change from 1981

0.00083
19814745

(+1168 from 1980)

15

(+4 from 1980)

0.00084
19805913

(+275 from 1979)

11

(+1 from 1979)

0.00062
19796188

(-626 from 1978)

10

(-1 from 1978)

0.00058
19785562

(+1735 from 1976)

11

(+4 from 1976)

0.00067
19770

No SSA data

0

No SSA data

0.0000
19767297

(+1771 from 1975)

7

(+2 from 1975)

0.00045
19759068

(-3291 from 1974)

5

(-4 from 1974)

0.00032
19745777

(-1191 from 1973)

9

(-3 from 1973)

0.00057
19734586

(-285 from 1972)

12

(-1 from 1972)

0.00077
19724301

(+2319 from 1971)

13

(+6 from 1971)

0.00081
19716620

(+446 from 1970)

7

(+1 from 1970)

0.00040
19707066

(-2343 from 1969)

6

(-4 from 1969)

0.00033
19694723

(-722 from 1968)

10

(-2 from 1968)

0.00057
19684001

(+2041 from 1967)

12

(+6 from 1967)

0.00070
19676042

(-769 from 1966)

6

(-1 from 1966)

0.00035
19665273

(-1321 from 1965)

7

(-4 from 1965)

0.00040
19653952

(-437 from 1964)

11

(-3 from 1964)

0.00060
19643515

(-341 from 1963)

14

(-2 from 1963)

0.00072
19633174

(+1089 from 1962)

16

(+6 from 1962)

0.00080
19624263

(-471 from 1961)

10

(-2 from 1961)

0.00049
19613792

(-105 from 1960)

12

No change from 1960

0.00058
19603687

(-819 from 1959)

12

(-5 from 1959)

0.00058
19592868

(-6 from 1958)

17

No change from 1958

0.00082
19582862

(+63 from 1957)

17

(+1 from 1957)

0.00082
19572925

(-538 from 1956)

16

(-6 from 1956)

0.00076
19562387

(+838 from 1955)

22

(+9 from 1955)

0.00107
19553225

(-634 from 1954)

13

(-5 from 1954)

0.00065
19542591

(+1636 from 1953)

18

(+10 from 1953)

0.00090
19534227

(-675 from 1952)

8

(-2 from 1952)

0.00041
19523552

(+162 from 1951)

10

(+1 from 1951)

0.00053
19513714

(-934 from 1950)

9

(-5 from 1950)

0.00049
19502780

(-440 from 1949)

14

(-4 from 1949)

0.00080
19492340

(+249 from 1948)

18

(+3 from 1948)

0.00103
19482589

(-310 from 1947)

15

(-4 from 1947)

0.00086
19472279

(+113 from 1946)

19

(+3 from 1946)

0.00105
19462392

(+206 from 1945)

16

(+4 from 1945)

0.00099
19452598

(-855 from 1944)

12

(-11 from 1944)

0.00089
19441743

(+609 from 1943)

23

(+8 from 1943)

0.00168
19432352

(-435 from 1942)

15

(-5 from 1942)

0.00105
19421917

(+480 from 1941)

20

(+7 from 1941)

0.00144
19412397

(+27 from 1940)

13

(+1 from 1940)

0.00104
19402424

(-8 from 1939)

12

No change from 1939

0.00102
19392416

(+163 from 1938)

12

(+1 from 1938)

0.00106
19382579

(+156 from 1937)

11

(+1 from 1937)

0.00096
19372735

(-46 from 1936)

10

No change from 1936

0.00091
19362689

(-684 from 1935)

10

(-6 from 1935)

0.00093
19352005

(-234 from 1934)

16

(-3 from 1934)

0.00147
19341771

(+1097 from 1933)

19

(+10 from 1933)

0.00176
19332868

(+406 from 1932)

9

(+1 from 1932)

0.00086
19323274

(-1169 from 1931)

8

(-7 from 1931)

0.00072
19312105

(+447 from 1930)

15

(+3 from 1930)

0.00136
19302552

(+369 from 1929)

12

(+2 from 1929)

0.00103
19292921

(-898 from 1928)

10

(-8 from 1928)

0.00086
19282023

(+233 from 1927)

18

(+2 from 1927)

0.00151
19272256

(+452 from 1926)

16

(+4 from 1926)

0.00129
19262708

(-817 from 1925)

12

(-9 from 1925)

0.00098
19251891

(-80 from 1924)

21

(-2 from 1924)

0.00166
19241811

(-291 from 1923)

23

(-6 from 1923)

0.00178
19231520

(+589 from 1922)

29

(+11 from 1922)

0.00232
19222109

(-61 from 1921)

18

(-1 from 1921)

0.00144
19212048

(-159 from 1920)

19

(-2 from 1920)

0.00148
19201889

(+924 from 1919)

21

(+10 from 1919)

0.00169
19192813

(-524 from 1918)

11

(-4 from 1918)

0.00094
19182289

(-85 from 1917)

15

No change from 1917

0.00125
19172204

(+629 from 1916)

15

(+5 from 1916)

0.00133
19162833

(-307 from 1915)

10

(-1 from 1915)

0.00092
19152526

(-401 from 1914)

11

No change from 1914

0.00107
19142125

First SSA data recorded

11

First SSA data recorded

0.00138
19130

No SSA data

0

No SSA data

0.0000
19120

No SSA data

0

No SSA data

0.0000
19110

No SSA data

0

No SSA data

0.0000
19100

No SSA data

0

No SSA data

0.0000
19090

No SSA data

0

No SSA data

0.0000
19080

No SSA data

0

No SSA data

0.0000
19070

No SSA data

0

No SSA data

0.0000
19060

No SSA data

0

No SSA data

0.0000
19050

No SSA data

0

No SSA data

0.0000
19040

No SSA data

0

No SSA data

0.0000
19030

No SSA data

0

No SSA data

0.0000
19020

No SSA data

0

No SSA data

0.0000
19010

No SSA data

0

No SSA data

0.0000
19000

No SSA data

0

No SSA data

0.0000
18990

No SSA data

0

No SSA data

0.0000
18980

No SSA data

0

No SSA data

0.0000
18970

No SSA data

0

No SSA data

0.0000
18960

No SSA data

0

No SSA data

0.0000
18950

No SSA data

0

No SSA data

0.0000
18940

No SSA data

0

No SSA data

0.0000
18930

No SSA data

0

No SSA data

0.0000
18920

No SSA data

0

No SSA data

0.0000
18910

No SSA data

0

No SSA data

0.0000
18900

No SSA data

0

No SSA data

0.0000
18890

No SSA data

0

No SSA data

0.0000
18880

No SSA data

0

No SSA data

0.0000
18870

No SSA data

0

No SSA data

0.0000
18860

No SSA data

0

No SSA data

0.0000
18850

No SSA data

0

No SSA data

0.0000
18840

No SSA data

0

No SSA data

0.0000
18830

No SSA data

0

No SSA data

0.0000
18820

No SSA data

0

No SSA data

0.0000
18810

No SSA data

0

No SSA data

0.0000
18800

No SSA data

0

No SSA data

0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Evelynn

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births)

Texas (TX)

Evelynn Name Meaning (3)Texas (TX)#2952021#3312022#3082023

California (CA)

Evelynn Name Meaning (4)California (CA)#5072021#5632022#6702023

Ohio (OH)

Evelynn Name Meaning (5)Ohio (OH)#1602021#1752022#1802023

Michigan (MI)

Evelynn Name Meaning (6)Michigan (MI)#1562021#2082022#3062023

Washington (WA)

Evelynn Name Meaning (7)Washington (WA)#1712021#2252022#2262023

Indiana (IN)

Evelynn Name Meaning (8)Indiana (IN)#1612021#2132022#1292023

Illinois (IL)

Evelynn Name Meaning (9)Illinois (IL)#2492021#4582022#4182023

Wisconsin (WI)

Evelynn Name Meaning (10)Wisconsin (WI)#2332021#1992022#1762023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Evelynn Name Meaning (11)Pennsylvania (PA)#4372021#3472022#5312023

Florida (FL)

Evelynn Name Meaning (12)Florida (FL)#5562021#5042022#4272023

Missouri (MO)

Evelynn Name Meaning (13)Missouri (MO)#2162021#1592022#1682023

Minnesota (MN)

Evelynn Name Meaning (14)Minnesota (MN)#2352021#3182022#2482023

Arizona (AZ)

Evelynn Name Meaning (15)Arizona (AZ)#3362021#3272022#3102023

New York (NY)

Evelynn Name Meaning (16)New York (NY)#5762021#5602022#8722023

Colorado (CO)

Evelynn Name Meaning (17)Colorado (CO)#2672021#3192022#1972023

North Carolina (NC)

Evelynn Name Meaning (18)North Carolina (NC)#3722021#5042022#4592023

Virginia (VA)

Evelynn Name Meaning (19)Virginia (VA)#4022021#3582022#5522023

Utah (UT)

Evelynn Name Meaning (20)Utah (UT)#2202021#2812022#1812023

Tennessee (TN)

Evelynn Name Meaning (21)Tennessee (TN)#4202021#2382022#2212023

Oklahoma (OK)

Evelynn Name Meaning (22)Oklahoma (OK)#1602021#1262022#1742023

Iowa (IA)

Evelynn Name Meaning (23)Iowa (IA)#1492021#1722022#2062023

Georgia (GA)

Evelynn Name Meaning (24)Georgia (GA)#3972021#4572022#3572023

Oregon (OR)

Evelynn Name Meaning (25)Oregon (OR)#2362021#2332022#1932023

Kentucky (KY)

Evelynn Name Meaning (26)Kentucky (KY)#2102021#2692022#2212023

Kansas (KS)

Evelynn Name Meaning (27)Kansas (KS)#1892021#3572022#1722023

Idaho (ID)

Evelynn Name Meaning (28)Idaho (ID)#1512021#832022#1562023

Louisiana (LA)

Evelynn Name Meaning (29)Louisiana (LA)#2602021#4422022#5822023

Alabama (AL)

Evelynn Name Meaning (30)Alabama (AL)#3472021#3112022#3532023

Nebraska (NE)

Evelynn Name Meaning (31)Nebraska (NE)#2052021#2222022#1742023

Arkansas (AR)

Evelynn Name Meaning (32)Arkansas (AR)#2152021#3052022#1662023

South Carolina (SC)

Evelynn Name Meaning (33)South Carolina (SC)#4442021#5832022#2882023

Maryland (MD)

Evelynn Name Meaning (34)Maryland (MD)#6052020#4442021#5702022

Massachusetts (MA)

Evelynn Name Meaning (35)Massachusetts (MA)#6732020#7002021#5132023

Nevada (NV)

Evelynn Name Meaning (36)Nevada (NV)#4042021#2702022#3892023

New Mexico (NM)

Evelynn Name Meaning (37)New Mexico (NM)#2472021#2342022#2812023

West Virginia (WV)

Evelynn Name Meaning (38)West Virginia (WV)#2852021#1022022#2082023

Montana (MT)

Evelynn Name Meaning (39)Montana (MT)#2102021#2092022#1242023

New Jersey (NJ)

Evelynn Name Meaning (40)New Jersey (NJ)#10892021#12822022#8182023

Mississippi (MS)

Evelynn Name Meaning (41)Mississippi (MS)#5932019#2192021#3742022

North Dakota (ND)

Evelynn Name Meaning (42)North Dakota (ND)#1502020#2072022#2032023

South Dakota (SD)

Evelynn Name Meaning (43)South Dakota (SD)#2402018#2222019#1762023

Maine (ME)

Evelynn Name Meaning (44)Maine (ME)#1872019#1282022#1852023

Connecticut (CT)

Evelynn Name Meaning (45)Connecticut (CT)#5462017#5732021#5782022

New Hampshire (NH)

Evelynn Name Meaning (46)New Hampshire (NH)#2502014#1622020#2482023

Wyoming (WY)

Evelynn Name Meaning (47)Wyoming (WY)#1092015#942019#932021

Alaska (AK)

Evelynn Name Meaning (48)Alaska (AK)#1642020#1172023

Vermont (VT)

Evelynn Name Meaning (49)Vermont (VT)#1052018

Popularity Rankings for Evelynn in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Canada

Evelynn Name Meaning (50)Canada#5122021#6002022#5032023

Popularity in England and Wales

Evelynn Name Meaning (51)England and Wales#9202018

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Evelynn a Name for Boys or Girls?

Evelynn is usually a name for girls. The name’s origins and its use in literature and media often portray it as feminine.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Evelynn

  • Variant Names
  • Nicknames
  • Diminutives
  • Middle Names
  • Meaning: Desired, sland, wished forOrigin: FrenchEvelyn
  • Aveline
  • Evelina
  • Evaline
  • Evlyn
  • Meaning: Life, living oneOrigin: Hebrew, LatinEve
  • Meaning: Life, breatheOrigin: HebrewEvie
  • Lyn
  • Lynn
  • Meaning: Life, to live, living oneOrigin: HebrewEva
  • Ev
  • Elly
  • Lyna
  • Meaning: Other, fairy maiden, goddessOrigin: GermanElla
  • Meaning: Woman, girl, sheOrigin: FrenchElle
  • Meaning: The virtue of hope, positive expectationOrigin: Old EnglishHope
  • Meaning: Great pleasure, happiness, delightOrigin: English, LatinJoy
  • May
  • Meaning: God is graciousOrigin: EnglishJane
  • Meaning: Isle of clouds, misty isleOrigin: ScottishSkye

Evelynn in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Famous People
  • In Popular Culture
  • Places
  • Evelynn Hammonds (Scientist, born 1953): An American academic specializing in the history of science and African-American studies.
  • Evelynn Ellis (Artist, 1926–1997): A Canadian painter known for her vivid landscape artworks.
  • Evelynn Gates (Physicist, born 1956): An American physicist who has made significant contributions to theoretical physics and cosmology.
  • Evelynn Boshart (Author, 1890–1970): An American author best known for her historical novels.
  • Evelynn Harris (Actress, born 1980): A British actress renowned for her versatile roles in theater and film.
  • Evelynn Roth (Activist, 1912–1998): An American civil rights activist who played a pivotal role in the 1960s civil rights movement.
  • Evelynn Martin (Dancer, born 1975): A French ballet dancer celebrated for her performances with major European ballet companies.
  • Evelynn ("League of Legends," 2009 Video Game): A champion in the game known for her stealth and burst damage abilities.
  • Evelynn Harper ("Two and a Half Men," 2003 TV Series): The manipulative and self-centered mother of Charlie and Alan.
  • Evelynn Salt ("Salt," 2010 Film): A CIA officer accused of being a Russian spy who goes on the run to clear her name.
  • Evelynn Hugo ("The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo," 2017 Novel): A legendary Hollywood actress recounts her life story and many marriages.
  • Evelynn Frost ("A Court of Frost and Starlight," 2018 Novel): A character in the fantasy series known for her fierce loyalty and magical abilities.
  • Evelynn Sharp ("Arrow," 2012 TV Series): A vigilante who initially operates as Artemis and later becomes a traitor to Team Arrow.
  • Evelynn Avenue (Eugene, Oregon, USA): A residential street in a suburban neighborhood.
  • Evelynn Park (Hobart, Tasmania, Australia): A local park offering green spaces and recreational facilities.
  • Evelynn Creek (Ontario, Canada): A small creek running through scenic natural landscapes.
  • Evelynn Lake (Minnesota, USA): A serene lake surrounded by forests, ideal for fishing and boating.
  • Evelynn Beach (Florida, USA): A picturesque beach with white sand and clear waters.
  • Evelynn Hill (Wales, UK): A hill offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
  • Evelynn Forest (Alaska, USA): A dense forest area rich in wildlife and hiking trails.

Similar Names to Evelynn

  • Names with Similar Sound
  • Names with Similar Meanings
  • Meaning: Boar wood, clearingOrigin: EnglishEverly
  • Evelene
  • Evette
  • Everilda
  • Eila
  • Aileen
  • Meaning: God has answeredOrigin: HebrewEliana
  • Meaning: Esteemed, belovedOrigin: FrenchEsme
  • Meaning: Wished-for child, bitter, sea of sorrowOrigin: HebrewMiriam

Sibling Names for Evelynn

  • For a Brother
  • For a Sister
  • Meaning: The Lord is gracious, born of yewOrigin: Welsh, ScottishEvan
  • Meaning: Brave as a wild boarOrigin: English, GermanEverett
  • Meaning: Son of Emery, powerfulOrigin: German, Old EnglishEmerson
  • Meaning: Yahweh is GodOrigin: HebrewElijah
  • Meaning: Woman of the race, tribe, woman of the familyOrigin: French, GermanicGenevieve
  • Meaning: IslandOrigin: ScottishIsla
  • Meaning: WisdomOrigin: GreekSophia
  • Meaning: NobleOrigin: GermanAdelaide
  • Elara

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  • Meaning: To strive, excel, rivalOrigin: LatinEmilia
  • Meaning: DawnOrigin: LatinAurora
  • Meaning: Lily, purityOrigin: LatinLillian
  • Meaning: Free man, petiteOrigin: FrenchCharlotte

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Evelynn Name Meaning (2024)

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What is the true meaning of Evelynn? ›

Meaning:Hazelnut; Desired. Evelynn is a gender-neutral name of British origin but is most commonly used as a girl name. This timeless and classic beauty means “desired” and originally comes from the Norman-French version, Aveline, as well as the German name Avila.

What does the name Evelyn symbolize? ›

Evelyn was originally an English surname, an anglicized form of the Norman French name Aveline, which has various meanings including "hazelnut," "desired," "life," and "island." Later, Evelyn was used as a given name for both boys and girls.

What is the full meaning of Eveline? ›

Meaning:Source of life; Life; Little bird; Strength. Eveline is a beloved feminine title that ultimately has origins in Latin and Hebrew but has been influenced throughout Europe. Having such uplifting connotations as “source of life, little bird,” and “strength,” Eveline is a wonderful option for your ball of sunshine ...

What does the name Evelyna mean? ›

English from French and German. "desired; or water, island"

What does Evelyn mean biblically? ›

In Hebrew Baby Names the meaning of the name Evelyn is: Life.

What is Evelynn the demon of? ›

Demon Physiology: Evelynn is a demon, a malevolent spirit that feeds from human emotions. She has no physical form and cannot be harmed by physical weapons (unless it has magical properties). Each demon is linked to a specific emotion, in this case, Evelynn feeds from pain and agony.

What does Evelyn mean in Irish? ›

Origin. Word/name. from Norman French; Aveline; from Hebrew Eve; from Old Irish 'óiph' Meaning. hazelnut; life; beauty; bird; water.

What is the meaning of Evelyn personality? ›

Evelyn, a name that whispers of old-world charm yet resonates with modernity, is often associated with individuals who are intuitive, compassionate, and creative. People named Evelyn are thought to possess a keen sense of empathy, enabling them to connect deeply with others on an emotional level.

What is the story behind Evelyn Evelyn? ›

Evelyn Evelyn are a fictional musical duo created and portrayed by American musicians Amanda Palmer and Jason Webley. The duo consists of Evelyn and Evelyn Neville, a pair of conjoined twins said to have been discovered in 2007 by Palmer and Webley. Evelyn Evelyn is concept album about the sisters' lives.

Is Evelyn a rare name? ›

Evelyn has been in the top 500 most popular names for girls since at least 1900, according to the Social Security Administration.

What middle names go with Evelyn? ›

These charming vintage names effortlessly pair with the baby name Evelyn. From elegant options like Beatrice and Clara to vintage classics like Matilda and Winifred, each name carries its own unique meaning and origin, infusing the combination with a sense of history, grace, and old-world charm.

Is it Evelyn or Evalyn? ›

Evalyn is a modern girl's name and an alternative spelling to the classic name Evelyn.

What nationality is Evelina? ›

Evelina is a girl's name of French, Germanic, Hebrew, and Irish origin. Because of Evelina's connections to so many other variations, this sweet baby name has continuously taken new leases of life since its original creation.

What does Taleah mean in the Bible? ›

The most well-known meaning is “dew from God” or “heaven's dew,” stemming from Hebrew.

What does the name Liané mean? ›

Origin:French. Other Origin(s):Latin. Meaning:Bond; To twine around; Youthful or Jove's child; Lily. Liane is a girl's name with universal appeal. As a French name, its meaning of "bond" can be a reminder to baby of the strength of your relationship and how you will always be a part of them.

Is Evelynn a rare name? ›

Evelynn was the 320th most popular girls name. In 2021 there were 1,012 baby girls named Evelynn. 1 out of every 1,758 baby girls born in 2021 are named Evelynn.

What is the origin name of Evelyn? ›

Evelyn (name)
Origin
Word/namefrom Norman French; Aveline; from Hebrew Eve; from Old Irish 'óiph'
Meaninghazelnut; life; beauty; bird; water
Region of originEnglish language speaking areas, Germany, Estonia,
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What is Evelynn good for? ›

Eve is very good in the mid-game as enemies will be walking around the map on their own. As Evelynn is an assassin, if she can get picks on isolated targets she can get herself a huge lead. R will deal more damage and she will be incredibly strong at this stage of the game.

Does Evelyn mean pleasant? ›

Evelyn's meaning has also been interpreted as "life" or "lively," stemming from the Old English word "ēvel," which translates to "life" or "breath." This etymological blend of desirability, nature, and vivacity contributes to the timeless appeal of the name.

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