Evelyn Name Meaning
The name Evelyn comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Evelyn below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Evelyn Name Meaning
& m English, GermanFrom 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...
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