Evelyn
[ˈɛv.lɪn]Meaning
from an english surname derived from the given name aveline
Background Story
Evelyn comes from an English surname that was derived from the given name Aveline. When it was first used as a given name in the 17th century it was more common for boys, but it is now regarded as almost entirely feminine, probably in part because of its similarity to Eve and Evelina. It was popular throughout the English-speaking world in the early 20th century and returned to the American top ten in 2017.
Temperament
Variations
Evalyn, Evelin
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