✦ NAME PROFILE ✦
Evelyn
/ EV-uh-lin /
feminineMeaning
Wished for child
Origin
English / French
Derived from the Norman French name 'Aveline'. While it was used as a masculine name in the past, it transitioned to being almost exclusively feminine in the early 20th century. It is also linked to the Hebrew 'Eve' (living).
Personality Distribution
MBTI Profile
Approximate distribution among people named Evelyn.
Cultural Context
Cultural Notes
Evelyn is a sophisticated name that manages to sound both antique and modern. It has a rhythmic, soft quality that has propelled it into the US Top 10. It is often seen as a more unique alternative to names like Emma or Ava.
Notable People
Famous Bearers
Evelyn Waugh
Famous male English writer (1903–1966)
Evelyn 'Champagne' King
American R&B singer (b. 1960)
Evelyn Glennie
Scottish virtuoso percussionist (b. 1965)