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Eveline

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Pronounced EV-ə-leen /ˈɛv.ə.lin/High

Meaning: A form of Evelyn/Eveline — from the Germanic Avelina (Aveline), possibly 'wished-for child' or 'little bird'; also linked to Eve, 'life'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Wished-for child; life: Eveline is a form of Evelyn — 'wished-for child' (and linked to 'life'). Soft, classic, and warm (said 'EV-ə-leen').
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Origin MediumGerman, French
MeaningA form of Evelyn/Eveline — from the Germanic Avelina (Aveline), possibly 'wished-for child' or 'little bird'; also linked to Eve, 'life'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#4011 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births36 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1922
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,341

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192218812025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Eveline is a form of Evelyn — from the Germanic Avelina (Aveline), of uncertain meaning, possibly 'wished-for child' or 'little bird'; it is also popularly linked to Eve, 'life' (routes layered, which we note). A soft, classic name across France, Germany, and the Netherlands (a James Joyce short story, 'Eveline'; said 'EV-ə-leen'; nickname Eva).

In the U.S. it appears in European families. Rare, wished-for-child at the (likely) root, and classic.

Did you know? Evelyn/Eveline comes from the Germanic Avelina, possibly 'wished-for child' or 'little bird' — and is often linked to Eve, 'life' — Eveline is the European form, soft and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'EV-ə-leen').
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name — Eveline — routes layered

Variations

EvelynAvelineEvelina

Nicknames

Eva

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If you like Eveline…

Evelyn— the standard form
Evelina— a fellow -ina form
Aveline— the older source name
Emmeline— a sound-neighbor -line girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eveline mean?

Eveline is a form of Evelyn — possibly 'wished-for child' or 'little bird', and linked to Eve ('life'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Eveline?

It's said EV-ə-leen /ˈɛv.ə.lin/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Eveline a boy or girl name?

Eveline is a girl's name.

How popular is Eveline?

Eveline is a rare name in the U.S.

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