Meaning:Elegant,Intellegent,wit, with wisdom, birth-giving is pronounced EV-a-lin, EEV-lin. It is of Norman origin. Modern use derives from a transferred use of an English surname, from the Norman female name Aveline, an elaborated form of Ava. Also a variant Anglicization of Irish Eibhilin. Also possibly from the Old German name Avila or from the Latin "avis" meaning "bird".
by anson P October 27, 2007
Beauty,Sexy, Hot, but with an attitude. Mess with her and you will end up crying. Pretty liar or actress in a case in which she may be in trouble. Is sweet to her friends.
by ...?-A June 30, 2011
by Kitkat14787 September 11, 2020
Of German roots, Evelyn is an English variant of Aveline. Aveline is itself related to Ava, Medieval short form of Germanic names beginning with the element "avi", of unknown meaning, possibly "desired".
It can also be considered a cognate of Eve and Lyn - then of Hebrew origin. There is a possible relation with the Gaelic 'eiblin' ('pleasant') as well.
The medieval name seems to have been used only by women, but it gave rise to a surname that was turned into a masculine given name as early as the 17th century. Evelyn is today used primarily by women, but it was common enough as a boys' name just a generation ago.
An example of it as a surname is the gardener and diarist John Evelyn. Novelist Evelyn Waugh is a famous male bearer, and Pre-Raphaelite painter Evelyn De Morgan is a female bearer.
In the 20th century, Evelyn was most popular in the 1910s and 20s. Recently it has been resurging.
It can also be considered a cognate of Eve and Lyn - then of Hebrew origin. There is a possible relation with the Gaelic 'eiblin' ('pleasant') as well.
The medieval name seems to have been used only by women, but it gave rise to a surname that was turned into a masculine given name as early as the 17th century. Evelyn is today used primarily by women, but it was common enough as a boys' name just a generation ago.
An example of it as a surname is the gardener and diarist John Evelyn. Novelist Evelyn Waugh is a famous male bearer, and Pre-Raphaelite painter Evelyn De Morgan is a female bearer.
In the 20th century, Evelyn was most popular in the 1910s and 20s. Recently it has been resurging.
Evelyn is awesome
by DOOOOOO ITTTTTTTT December 16, 2010
by The real definition April 6, 2015
A sweet girl who is misunderstood by a lot of people.
She has Dirty Blonde hair and color changing eyes.
She wears glasses. Shes really nice and tries to overcome her sadness.
She is bullied for some reasons and has a hard home life.
If you meet an Evelyn be nice. She will 100% need you in the end
She has Dirty Blonde hair and color changing eyes.
She wears glasses. Shes really nice and tries to overcome her sadness.
She is bullied for some reasons and has a hard home life.
If you meet an Evelyn be nice. She will 100% need you in the end
by Thatgrill October 14, 2018
Evelyn is a kind and caring girl. She can be really shy when getting to know you, but once she feels comfortable, she won’t stop talking. Evelyn is a very positive, energetic person and can be very funny. She can get stressed out easily, but she never takes her stress out on others.
by ‘líto November 14, 2021