Evelyn or Evelynn?
Two spellings, side by side.
Evelyn and Evelynn are two spellings of the same sound. Evelyn is listed with the meaning "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'" and Evelynn with "A female name of English origin derived from Evelyn, which means life". Evelyn is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Evelyn | Evelynn |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'. | A female name of English origin derived from Evelyn, which means life. |
| Origin | English | English |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | E-velyn | E-velynn |
| Popularity | Very popular | Less often searched here |
Questions about Evelyn and Evelynn
Is Evelyn or Evelynn more common?
Evelyn is more often searched and saved on this site; Evelynn is also used.
Do Evelyn and Evelynn mean the same?
Evelyn: "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'". Evelynn: "A female name of English origin derived from Evelyn, which means life".
How do you say Evelyn?
In parts: E-velyn. Evelynn is said the same way.
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