How to say it
EV · e · lynn
ˈɛv.ə.lɪn
Feminine
Evelynn
Wished-for child
What it means
A respelling of Evelyn, from the Norman Aveline, possibly 'wished for' or 'little hazelnut.'
Evelynn is a modern double-n respelling of Evelyn, which comes from the Norman French Aveline, a name read variously as 'wished for' or 'little hazelnut.' Evelyn began as a surname and a boys' name before turning firmly feminine and soaring in the 2010s; the extra n is a contemporary flourish. Evie and Lynn are the shorts.
How to spell Evelynn
The standard spelling is Evelynn. Common variants include Evelyn, Eveline, Evalyn, but Evelynn is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #301 in 2025, currently #301 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Spelling
Evelynn is a respelling of Evelyn; the double n is a modern touch.
- Nickname
Evie and Lynn both fall out of it.
Spelling variants
- Evelyn
- Eveline
- Evalyn
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Common questions
- What does the name Evelynn mean?
- A respelling of Evelyn, from the Norman Aveline, possibly 'wished for' or 'little hazelnut.'
- What does Evelynn mean in Norman?
- In Norman, Evelynn means "Wished-for child." Evelynn is a modern double-n respelling of Evelyn, which comes from the Norman French Aveline, a name read variously as 'wished for' or 'little hazelnut.' Evelyn began as a surname and a boys' name before turning firmly feminine and soaring in the 2010s; the extra n is a contemporary flourish. Evie and Lynn are the shorts.
- How do you pronounce Evelynn?
- Evelynn is pronounced ˈɛv.ə.lɪn. Say it as EV-e-lynn, with the stress on the "ev" syllable.
- How do you spell Evelynn?
- The standard spelling is Evelynn. Common spelling variants include Evelyn, Eveline, Evalyn.
- Is Evelynn a boy or girl name?
- Evelynn is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name Evelynn?
- Evelynn ranked #301 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.