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Evelina

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Pronounced ev-eh-LEE-nah /ˌɛv.əˈliː.nə/High

Meaning: Life or wished-for child; a Latinate elaboration of Eveline, blending Eva (from Hebrew Chavah meaning life) with the -lina suffixHigh

In 30 seconds: Evelina is a graceful Latinate elaboration of Eva meaning life, given literary prestige by Fanny Burney's 1778 novel of the same name and appealing today as a four-syllable vintage classic with romantic sweep.
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Origin HighHebrew, Latin, Germanic
MeaningLife or wished-for child; a Latinate elaboration of Eveline, blending Eva (from Hebrew Chavah meaning life) with the -lina suffix
U.S. rank (2025)#778 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births349 girls (0.02% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,362

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202518802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Evelina is an extended form of Eveline or Evelyne, themselves elaborations of Eva (from Hebrew Chavah, meaning life or living) combined with the Latinate feminine suffix -lina. The name may also blend with the Germanic Aveline, from a hazelnut-related root, adding another possible etymological strand.

Evelina was fashionable in 18th and 19th-century Europe, boosted by Burney's novel. It declined through much of the 20th century but is experiencing a revival, particularly in Scandinavia (where it ranks in the Swedish top 10) and increasingly in the United States among parents who love long, vintage feminine names.

Did you know? Fanny Burney's novel Evelina (1778) was one of the first major British novels written by a woman and published anonymously, yet it became a bestseller and was praised by Samuel Johnson, establishing Evelina as a refined literary name before the Romantic era had even begun.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name — Evelina — etymology and literary historyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

EvelineEvelyneEvalinaEvaline

Nicknames

EveEvieLinaEllie

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If you like Evelina…

Evangeline— same four-syllable romantic Latinate name with Ev- opening
Eveline— the shorter form with the same Eve/Eva root
Seraphina— shares the four-syllable flowing vintage feminine elegance
Celestine— same romantic long-form Latin vintage name with a graceful -ine ending

Frequently Asked

What does the name Evelina mean?

Evelina means life, from Eva, which derives from the Hebrew Chavah meaning life or living.

How do you pronounce Evelina?

It is said ev-eh-LEE-nah, four syllables with stress on the third.

Is Evelina popular?

Evelina is very popular in Scandinavia, especially Sweden, and is rising in the United States as a romantic vintage choice.

Is Evelina a literary name?

Yes, Evelina was the title character of Fanny Burney's influential 1778 novel, one of the first major British novels by a woman.