What origin is the name Evilyn?

Evilyn comes from English naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Evilyn

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Evilyn

Evilyn

Girl

English

3 syllables

Evilyn is an English girl's name meaning "An invented spelling of Evelyn, an English name meaning "wished-for child."".

With English roots, Evilyn is a girl name that means "An invented spelling of Evelyn, an English name meaning "wished-for child."". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

An invented spelling of Evelyn, an English name meaning "wished-for child."

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What does Evilyn mean?

Evilyn is a girl name of English origin meaning "An invented spelling of Evelyn, an English name meaning "wished-for child."".

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Brother names that go with Evilyn

Mason Jackson Carter Wyatt Tyler Grayson

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Name numerology

3is the Chaldean number for Evilyn.

Number 3 is linked with creativity, joy and self-expression.

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Names with a similar meaning to Evilyn

Evilyn means "An invented spelling of Evelyn, an English name meaning "wished-for child."" — these names share that spirit.

Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
Ashley — "Ashley comes from an English place name meaning 'ash tree meadow', from the Old English aesc and leah." (English)
Riley — "Riley comes from an Irish surname, from Ó Raghailligh, or from an English place name meaning 'rye clearing'." (Irish)
Skylar — "Skylar is a spelling of Schuyler, a Dutch surname meaning 'scholar'. It is also linked to the English word sky." (Dutch)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)