Evelyn

Meaning

“from the Norman French surname Aveline, of Germanic origin; later a given name”

Cultural Notes

Originally a surname and male given name that transitioned to predominantly female use in the twentieth century.

Popularity

Famous People Named Evelyn

• •Evelyn Waugh, Evelyn Glennie, Evelyn Ashford

Variants & Spellings

• Eve
• Evie
• Lyn