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Evy

♀ Girl

Pronounced EV-ee /ˈɛv.i/High

Meaning: Short form of Eva/Eve and Evelyn — Eve from Hebrew Chawwah, 'life, living one'High

In 30 seconds: The first name in the Book, abbreviated: Evy pets Eve, Eva, and Evelyn — all rooted in Hebrew 'life'. Scandinavian crispness, two-letter-of-difference from Evie.
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Origin HighHebrew, English
MeaningShort form of Eva/Eve and Evelyn — Eve from Hebrew Chawwah, 'life, living one'
U.S. rank (2025)#3793 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births39 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,345

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201518952025

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

Evy is a short form of Eva and Eve — Hebrew Chawwah, 'life, living one', the first woman of Genesis — and of Evelyn. The y-spelling (versus Evie) thrives in Sweden, Norway, and the Netherlands as a full name and serves American families as a fresh-looking pet form.

It registers thinly in U.S. records, riding Eva and Evelyn's popularity. Rare, life-rooted, and Nordic-crisp.

Did you know? Evy is a common standalone name in Scandinavia and the Netherlands — where the i-less spelling reads less like a nickname and more like a sleek classic.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — Eve — root etymology

Variations

EvieEveEva

Nicknames

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If you like Evy…

Evie— the i-spelled twin of the same pet name
Eva— the full 'life' classic behind it
Evelyn— the longer name it also shortens
Ivy— a fellow tiny vintage favorite

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Evy mean?

Evy is a short form of Eve, Eva, and Evelyn — Eve meaning 'life' in Hebrew.

How do you pronounce Evy?

It's said EV-ee /ˈɛv.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Evy a boy or girl name?

Evy is a girl's name.

How popular is Evy?

Evy is rare in the U.S. and a familiar standalone in Scandinavia.

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