Evalyn as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Evalyn

What is the meaning of the name Evalyn ?

The baby name Evalyn is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛvə.lɪn/ (EV-ə-lin) or /ˈiːvə.lɪn/ (EE-və-lin).

Evalyn is English in Origin.

Evalyn is a modern English respelling of Evelyn, whose roots trace to the Norman French Aveline, a diminutive of the Germanic name Ava. The underlying element avi is of debated sense, commonly interpreted as "desired" or "longed-for," and, through later folk association with Eva (Latin form of Hebrew Chava), the name also carries the resonance of "life." The -lyn ending highlights the rhythmic pairing of Eva + Lyn while retaining Evelyn’s lineage.

As a given name, Evelyn emerged from a medieval surname and was long used for both sexes in Britain; prominent male bearer Evelyn Waugh underscored that tradition. By the early twentieth century it had become chiefly feminine, especially in North America, where Evalyn arose as a decorative variant. Related forms include Evelyn, Eveline, Evelina, Aveline, Avelina, Eibhlin/Eileen, and Evalina; contemporary spellings like Evalynn also appear. Nicknames: Evie, Eve, Lyn.