Female Name
Evangeline
ɪ.ˈvæn.d͡ʒə.ˌlin
ɪ.ˈvæn.d͡ʒə.ˌlaɪn
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
Chocolatier characters
Cocteau Twins songs
D. H. Lawrence characters
Disney characters
Elder Scrolls characters
ends in -ine
ends in -line
goodness
history
literature
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
82/100
classic160%
formal160%
upper class160%
natural100%
wholesome100%
delicate65%
refined160%
strange120%
complex140%
serious140%
Meaning & Etymology
The name Evangeline originates from the Greek words εὖ (eu) meaning 'good' and ἄγγελμα (angelma) meaning 'news, message', thus translating to 'good news'. It was popularized by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in his 1847 epic poem 'Evangeline, A Tale of Acadie', which narrates the story of an Acadian girl named Evangeline and her quest for her lost love Gabriel during the expulsion of the Acadians. The name symbolizes hope and resilience, reflecting the themes of the poem.
Etymology
Original Form:
εὖ (eu) + ἄγγελμα (angelma)
Evolution:
From Greek to English, retaining the original meaning of 'good news'.
Source:
Greek language