Evelyn: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

Meaning disputedAwaiting scholar review

ایولن

Aveline

The meaning of Evelyn (ایولن) is disputed: the sources do not settle it. It is used as a Christian girl’s name. The details are below.

Evelyn at a glance

Meaning: Meaning disputed
Gender: Girl
Origin: Germanic
Faith: Christian
Say it: ev-uh-lin
Syllables: 3
Letters: 6
First letter: E · ا

Origin and history of Evelyn

Meaning disputed

From the Norman name Aveline, of uncertain Germanic origin; it is often wrongly linked with Eve.

Base wordNorman Aveline

The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source.

How to say and write Evelyn

Say it: ev-uh-lin3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Evelyn
Urdu: ایولن
Original script: Aveline
Other spellings: Eveline

Sibling names for Evelyn

Christian boy names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Evelyn.

Names like Evelyn

Questions about the name Evelyn

What does the name Evelyn mean?

We found no entry for Evelyn in the classical dictionaries we use, so we give no meaning rather than repeat an unsourced one.

Is Evelyn a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Evelyn is a girl’s name.

Is Evelyn a Christian name?

Yes. Evelyn is used by Christian families. It is of Germanic origin. From the Norman name Aveline, of uncertain Germanic origin; it is often wrongly linked with Eve.

How do you pronounce Evelyn?

Say it “ev-uh-lin”: 3 syllables.

How do you write Evelyn in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Evelyn is written ایولن. In its original script: Aveline.

What are other spellings of Evelyn?

Evelyn is also spelled Eveline.

Is the meaning of Evelyn verified?

Meaning disputed. The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.