Evelinn Name Meaning

The name Evelinn is a variation of the name Evelyn. It is primarily used in English and its language of origin is Old French. The name Evelyn is derived from an English surname which was itself derived from the Old French 'aveline' meaning 'hazelnut'. So, Evelinn would also indicate a hazelnut.

There are few famous personalities with the exact name Evelinn, it's more common to come across personalities with the name Evelyn. Some noteworthy individuals include Evelyn Waugh, renowned English writer, and Evelyn Ashford, an American sprinter who won gold in the 4x100 relay at four different Olympics.