Evilyn

Evilyn is an Anglo-American variant of the name Evelyn, which has its origin in the French-Norman Aveline. The meaning of the name encompasses 'the Desired', 'Power and Strength', or possibly 'the little bird'.

What does the name Evilyn mean?

Evilyn represents an Anglo-American spelling of Evelyn, which traces back to the French-Norman name Aveline. The meanings are 'the Desired', 'Power and Strength', or possibly 'the little bird'. The origins of the name may lie in the Old Germanic av, avi, or awi for 'desired', 'coveted', or in Old Saxon aval for 'the power', 'the strength'. Additionally, there could be a connection to the Latin avis for 'the bird'. Other variants include Evelin, Eveline, Evelyn, Eveliina, Eveleen, Evely, Evelyna, Evelynn, and Evelyne.

Where does the name Evilyn come from?

The origin of Evilyn is a feminine first name of Old Germanic and Old Saxon descent, meaning 'the Desired'.

How do you pronounce Evilyn?

The sound quality and pronunciation of Evilyn: The name is three to four syllables and is pronounced as 'E-vi-lyn' [ˈeːvəlɪn] or [ˈɛvɪlɪn]. The clear e-sound at the beginning ensures a distinct sound. The voiced v creates a gentle vibration in the middle before the nasal ending softly fades. Evilyn conveys a modern and melodic impression – fluid in design and clearly structured.

When is the name day of Evilyn?

The name days for Evilyn are celebrated on February 7, May 26, and December 24.

Popularity

In Germany, Evilyn is a rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. The best ranking was achieved in 2018 with 4,078th place. In the last ten years, Evilyn has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 8,310th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,958th.

Nicknames & pet names

Evi