Evelyne

Evelyne (Évelyne) is a feminine form of the name Evelyn and is used in French. It has its origin in the Old French Norman Aveline and is related to the name Ava. The transferred meaning includes 'the desired one', 'strength and power', or possibly 'the little bird'.

What does the name Evelyne mean?

Evelyne (Évelyne) is the French variant of Evelyn, which traces back to the old French Norman name Aveline and is associated with Ava. Symbolically, the name is interpreted as 'the desired one', 'strength and power', or even 'the little bird'. The roots of the name likely go back to Old Germanic, where 'av', 'avi', or 'awi' means 'desired', 'coveted', or 'wanted'. The Old Saxon term 'aval' for 'the power', 'the strength' may also play a role. A possible connection to the Latin 'avis' for 'the bird' is also present. Additionally, Evelyne is often considered a diminutive form of Eva, which implies the meaning 'the life-giver'. Other variants of the name include Evelin, Eveline, Evelina, Eveliina, Evelien, Eveleen, Evelyn, Evelynn, and Evelyna.

Where does the name Evelyne come from?

The name Evelyne has its roots in Old Germanic and Old Saxon and means 'the desired one'. The Old Germanic terms 'av', 'avi', or 'awi' stand for 'desired', 'coveted', 'wanted', while 'aval' in Old Saxon means 'the power', 'the strength'. The Latin term 'avis' means 'the bird'. The name is used in English and French languages.

How do you pronounce Evelyne?

The pronunciation of Evelyne is soft and flowing, typically pronounced as 'E-ve-ly-ne' [ˈeːvəlɪnə], with the first syllable stressed. The gentle fading on '-ne' gives the name a certain lightness. Evelyne exudes style and modernity, appearing harmonious, friendly, and present.

When is the name day of Evelyne?

The name days for Evelyne fall on February 7, May 26, and December 24.

Popularity

In Germany, Evelyne is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its highest ranking was achieved in 1978 at position 96. In the last ten years, Evelyne has been given about 110 times, which elevates it to 2,330th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,254th.

Nicknames & pet names

Elli / Evchen / Eve / Evi / Evoli / Evy / Ewe / Veverl / Vevi

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Famous people

• Berthe-Evelyne Agbo (Beninese writer)
• Evelyne Accad (Australian writer)
• Evelyne Axell (painter from Belgium)
• Evelyne Bouix (actress from France)
• Evelyne Brochu (actress)
• Evelyne Buyle (French actress)
• Evelyne de la Cheneliere (Canadian actress)
• Evelyne Didi (actress from France)
• Evelyne Dirren (skier from Switzerland)
• Evelyne Hall (American athlete)
• Evelyne Kolnberger (German writer)
• Evelyne Kraft (Swiss actress)
• Evelyne Lallemand (French writer)
• Evelyne Leu (freestyle skier from America)
• Evelyne Lever (writer from France)
• Evelyne Müller (cyclist from Switzerland)
• Evelyne Nganga (American long-distance runner)