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The meaning and history of the name Evelyn.


EVELYN

From an English surname which was derived from the given name AVELINE#. In the 17th century when it was first used as a given name it was more common for boys, but it is now regarded as mainly feminine due to association with the related name Evelina.


Usage: English, German
Short Forms: EVIE, EVVIE
Variants: EVALINE, EVALYN, EVELEEN, EVELINE
Famous People: Evelyn Waughwiki (Writer, 1903, United Kingdom), Richard Evelyn Byrdwiki (Explorer, 1888, United States)
Popularity: *Popularity is given by the percentage of usage over the years.