Evelyn

Evelyn has been recently used a first name for girls, however it can be a unisex name, the English name is gorgeous name for modern name.

Detailed Meaning

This unisex name was originally an English surname. It may be a combination of Eve and Lynn or a variation of the French name Aveline.

Famous People With This Name

Evelyn Waugh was an English novelist best known for his novel “Brideshead Revisited.” Evelyn King, known as “Champagne”, is an American singer who released hit disco single “Shame” in 1978. Evelyn Beatrice Hall was British writer best known for her biography of the philosopher, Voltaire.

Possible Nicknames

Some possible nicknames for Evelyn include: Ev, Evie, Evvie, Lin and Lyn.

Related Names

Evelyn can also be spelt Evalyn. It is also related to the French nam Aveline.

Stories Featuring This Name

Evelyn Greenslade is a main character from the film “The best Exotic Marigold Hotel” and “The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” played by Judi Dench. Evelyn O’Connell is a character from the film series “The Mummy” series. Ted Mosby, from “How I Met Your Mother” has Evelyn as his middle name.