Girl
Evelyn
“wished-for child”
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- 96 of 100Very popular
- Nicknames
- Eve · Evie
About the name Evelyn
Evelyn is a feminine first name meaning “wished-for child”, with roots in English. The name has 3 syllables. It is one of the very popular first names. Common nicknames include Eve, Evie.
Frequently asked about Evelyn
- What does the name Evelyn mean?
- The first name Evelyn means “wished-for child”.
- Where does the name Evelyn come from?
- Evelyn has its roots in English.
- Is Evelyn a girls' or boys' name?
- Evelyn is a feminine first name (a girls' name).
- How popular is Evelyn?
- Evelyn is one of the very popular first names.
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