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Evelyn

A female given name from the Germanic languages.

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Origin
Germanic
Pronunciation (IPA)
/ˈɛvəlɪn/, /ˈiːvlɪn/

Etymology

From Middle English forms of the Old French female name Aveline, diminutive of the Germanic root *avi-, of uncertain meaning, possibly “desired, wished for“ (compare Latin avēre, "to wish for") or aval “strength”. By folk etymology also misunderstood as a diminutive of the feminine given name Eve, q.v. Doublet of Eileen. Also compare Ava.

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What does the name Evelyn mean?

A female given name from the Germanic languages.

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