Evelyn Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Evelyn Name at a Glance

Name	Evelyn
Meaning	Life. Variant of Evelina: From the Old French 'aveline' meaning hazelnut. A male surname in modern use as a given name.
Origin	French
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Evelyn Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Evelyn means “Life. Variant of Evelina: From the Old French 'aveline' meaning hazelnut. A male surname in modern use as a given name”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Evelyn Name Origin

Our database records Evelyn under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Evelyn a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Evelyn is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Evelyn

When considering Evelyn for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.