girl · English

Evelyn

/E-velyn/

Meaning: Wished-for child

Evelyn at a glance

Meaning: Wished-for child
Origin: English
Religion: Christian
Gender: girl
Pronunciation: E-velyn
Syllables: 3
Popularity: classic
Variants & Spellings: Evelin, Evelyni, Evelynya, Evelina, Evelinie, Eveli

Lucky details for Evelyn

Number: 7
Color: Sea Green
Stone: Amethyst
Flower: Water Lily
Day: Monday
Planet: Neptune
Zodiac: Pisces
Metal: Platinum

Evelyn is a English name meaning “wished-for child”. Parents choose Evelyn for its 3-syllable rhythm and its association with thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Evelyn reduce to 7, a number linked with Neptune and with people who are insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker.

Numerology

Chaldean value 7 — Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning.

Personality

Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning

Positive Traits

Insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker

Negative Traits

Needs quiet time and can seem distant when overwhelmed

Career Suggestions

Science, psychology, writing, film, philosophy

Nicknames

Evei Evel Evey Evy

Middle Names

Esha Elyshev Ereeno

Sibling Names

Archie Charlieia Henro Maasoni

Compatible Names

Alice Charlotteya Evelino Isliye Mayiyia Rubino

FAQs about the name Evelyn

What does the name Evelyn mean?

Evelyn means “wished-for child” and comes from a English root.

Is Evelyn a boy or girl name?

Evelyn is most often used as a girl name today.

How do you pronounce Evelyn?

Evelyn is pronounced E-velyn (3 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Evelyn?

The lucky number for Evelyn is 7, ruled by Neptune.

What are good nicknames for Evelyn?

Popular short forms include Evei, Evel, Evey, Evy.