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. The earliest recorded bearer was Evelyn Pierrepont (d. 1726), who was a grandson of the Roundhead politician Sir John Evelyn. [2] The family subsequently used the name for ...
Evelyn is frequently used as a girl's name. Learn more about the meaning, origin, and popularity of the name Evelyn.
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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.
Evelyn blends 'desired', 'life', and 'beauty' from English, Hebrew, and Germanic roots. Find its variations, nicknames, and popularity trends.
Originally used as a surname, the girl's name Evelyn means "wished for child" and has English name origins and roots.
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Evelyn's mother, Kelly Otto, describes her daughter as a spicy little girl who loves girly things like skin care, dancing and singing. But as she waits for a new heart, Evelyn doesn't get to live the "normal" childhood life that most kids do. "It is a complete gut punch," Otto said. "Like you just expect your child to be healthy.