Evalyn

Updated: January 31, 2022 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Evalyn is an elegant baby name for girls. Known for its use among socialites, Evalyn has a sublime quality that makes it a pleasant alternative to Evelyn. It also appeared frequently in 20th century popular culture. Evalyn was character in The Unexpectables series, and Evalyn Kirby was also a protagonist in the Adam and Evalyn series. Keep reading to learn more about this name.

Meaning of the name Evalyn:

Old Germanic, Norman French: Desired, water, island
Latin: Beautiful bird
Hebrew, Welsh: Living lake

Origin of the name Evalyn:

Evalyn is a classic name with two possible origins. For many parents, Evalyn is an alternative spelling of Evelyn. The name Evelyn originated as an English surname adapted from the Norman French Aveline. This name was the Old French version of the Old Germanic name Avelina (a diminutive of Avila). The name ultimately derived from a Proto-Germanic root that meant “desired,” “island,” or “water.” Some etymologists note that Aveline can also derive from the Latin terms avis (meaning “bird”) and lind (meaning “beautiful”).

Alternatively, the more recent intention of the name is the convergence of the given names Eva and Lyn. Eva is a form of Eve used in various languages. This name derives from the Hebrew word חַוָּה (chawwah) and means “life” or “breath.” The name Lyn derives from the Welsh word llyn (meaning “lake”).

Symbolism of the name Evalyn:

Evalyn is a variation of Evelyn. This name originated as a Middle English adaption of Aveline (meaning “desired,” “water,” or “island”). The symbol of this name was the uninhabited island. In Modern French, the symbol of Aveline is also the hazelnut. This originates from the term Corylus avellana (the botanical name of the common hazel shrub).