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Evelyn

Girl · French · Medium name

Meaning
Desired, water

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
EV-uh-lin
Origin
French

From Norman French, a form of Aveline, possibly from Germanic 'avi' meaning desired.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

VintageClassic

Languages in use: French, English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • EvelinEnglish

    Variant spelling.

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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