Evelyn - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Evelyn \e-vel-

, also used as girl's name Evelyn, is of Norman origin. Surname used as given name. Author Evelyn Waugh's first wife was also called Evelyn; their friends referred to them as "He-Evelyn" and "She-Evelyn".

Evelyn has 1 variant form: Evelin.

Evelyn is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#12642 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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