Girl name
Evelyn name meaning
“desired; hazelnut”
Evelyn is a feminine English name commonly linked to the meanings desired or hazelnut. It comes from the surname Evelyn, traced to Aveline. Aveline is associated with the Germanic name Avila, whose meaning is uncertain, or traditionally with avellana, meaning hazelnut, providing the name's alternative interpretation.
What does Evelyn mean?
Desired; hazelnut
In Indonesian: diinginkan; kemiri Eropa
Origin and cultural usage of Evelyn
An English name from the surname Evelyn, traced to Aveline. Aveline is linked to the Germanic name Avila, whose meaning is uncertain, or traditionally to avellana, 'hazelnut'.
| Starts with | E |
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How to pronounce Evelyn
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters |
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| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦮ꦳ꦺꦭꦶꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮈᮗᮨᮜᮤᮔ᮪ |
Is Evelyn a girl’s name?
Yes, Evelyn is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Evelyn ranks #865 among girl names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Evelyn
Famous people named Evelyn
- Evelyn · b. 1979
- Evelyn Fiyo · b. 2003
- Evelyn Suleeman · b. 1956
FAQ about the name Evelyn
What is the meaning of Evelyn?
Evelyn means desired; hazelnut. An English name from the surname Evelyn, traced to Aveline. Aveline is linked to the Germanic name Avila, whose meaning is uncertain, or traditionally to avellana, 'hazelnut'.
Is Evelyn a girl’s name?
Yes, Evelyn is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Evelyn have?
Evelyn has 3 syllables (E-ve-lyn) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Evelyn?
Evelyn ranks #865 among girl names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Evelyn?
Notable people named Evelyn include Evelyn, Evelyn Fiyo, Evelyn Suleeman.
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