Evelyn is a matronymic English surname derived from the medieval girl's name Aveline (which is of Norman origin and represents a diminutive form of Ava). [1] . Since the 17th century, it has also been used as a given name.
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Evelyn: Directed by Bruce Beresford. With Pierce Brosnan, Julianna Margulies, Aidan Quinn, Sophie Vavasseur. Desmond's wife leaves him and their 3 kids after Christmas 1953. As he's unemployed in Dublin, the authorities place the kids in orphanages; when he finds a job, he tries to get his kids back.
The name Evelyn originated in England, and it means ‘desired’ or ‘island.’. It is a gender-neutral name originally used as a matronymic surname, derived from the medieval name Aveline. Aveline is a derivative of the Germanic name ‘Ava,’ which means ‘life’ or ‘bird.’.
What does Evelyn mean and stand for? Meaning: Gender: Female. Syllables: 3. Pronunciation: The name Evelyn is pronounced ev-uh-lin. The name Evelyn originally derived from the French name Aveline, which was a diminutive of Ava, and means "desired" or "wished for child."
What is the meaning of the name Evelyn? The name Evelyn is primarily a female name of English origin that means Desired/Beautiful. The name Evelyn is a result of combining the name Eve with Lynn and is also an English surname. It may be derived from the French name Aveline or the German name Avelina, which are feminine forms of the name Avelinus.