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Evellyn

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Pronounced EV-uh-lin /ˈɛv.ə.lɪn/Medium

Meaning: A variant spelling of Evelyn, from the Norman Aveline; by that route it touches 'wished-for child' or 'little bird.' A classic in a doubled-l spelling.Low

In 30 seconds: A fresh take on a classic: Evellyn spells Evelyn, touching 'wished-for child' (said 'EV-uh-lin'). Warm and current.
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Origin MediumEnglish, French
MeaningA variant spelling of Evelyn, from the Norman Aveline; by that route it touches 'wished-for child' or 'little bird.' A classic in a doubled-l spelling.
U.S. rank (2023)#13965 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 180

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919242023

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

Evellyn is a variant of Evelyn (from the Norman Aveline), 'wished-for child' or 'little bird.' It keeps the classic's warmth in a modern spelling — rare in the U.S. (said 'EV-uh-lin').

It appears only rarely, next to the far more common Evelyn. Rare, warm, and current.

Did you know? Evellyn respells Evelyn — from the Norman Aveline, touching 'wished-for child' or 'little bird' — with a doubled l, keeping the classic's soft charm (said 'EV-uh-lin').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Evellyn — Evelyn variant; Norman Aveline

Variations

EvelynEvelynnEveline

Nicknames

EvieEv

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If you like Evellyn…

Evelyn— the standard spelling
Evelynn— a like doubled-n spelling
Eveline— a like Aveline form
Adalyn— a like soft -lyn name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Evellyn mean?

Evellyn is a form of Evelyn (from the Norman Aveline), touching 'wished-for child' or 'little bird.'

How do you pronounce Evellyn?

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

Is Evellyn a boy or girl name?

Evellyn is a girl's name.

How popular is Evellyn?

Evellyn is a rare name in the U.S.

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