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Evelyn is a given name, very common in the English language, where it can be used as a first name or a surname. [1] The name originally was used as a surname, which derived from Aveline, which means "hazelnut" in modern french, but the older origin is a feminine Norman French diminutive of the name Ava. [2]
Oct 28, 2022 · Evelyn is an English name that can be used for both boys and girls, but more common for girls. It has various meanings, such as desired child, island in the water, life, and wished for.
Evelyn is a girl's name with no data on its origin or popularity. It is also a common name in pop culture, such as characters in The Mummy, Chinatown, and Downton Abbey.
Evelyn is a 2002 Irish drama film directed by Bruce Beresford and written by Paul Pender, loosely based on the true story of Desmond Doyle and his fight in the Irish courts (December 1955) to be reunited with his children.
Jan 21, 2022 · Pronounced /ˈɛv.ə.lɪn/ ( English) /ˈiv.lɪn/ ( British English) /ˈiv.ə.lɪn/ ( British English) /ˈeː.və.liːn/ ( German) [ key · simplify] Meaning & History. Expand Links. From an English surname that was derived from the given name Aveline.
Dec 25, 2002 · Evelyn is a movie about a father's love and fight for his children in 1950s Ireland. Starring Pierce Brosnan, Julianna Margulies and Aidan Quinn, it is directed by Bruce Beresford and rated PG.
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May 30, 2024 · Evelyn is a girl's name of English origin meaning "desired; or water, island". It has been rising in popularity since the 2010s, reaching the Top 10 in the US and Nameberry in 2023.
