Female Name
Evalyn
ˈɛv.ə.lɪn
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
currently out of the US top 1000
educators
ends in -lyn
isograms
socialites
women's history
y vowels
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
64/100
classic65%
formal80%
upper class100%
natural65%
delicate65%
refined80%
Meaning & Etymology
Evalyn is a variant of the name Evelyn, which is of English origin. The name Evelyn itself is derived from an English surname that was originally derived from the Old French name Aveline, meaning 'desired' or 'wished for'. Evalyn carries a similar connotation, often associated with beauty and grace.
Etymology
Original Form:
Aveline
Evolution:
From Old French Aveline to English Evelyn, and then to Evalyn as a variant.
Source:
English surname derived from Old French.