Evellyn Name Meaning

The name Evellyn is of English origin, deriving from a French variation of the Germanic name Aveline, which means "wished for child" or "little bird". It's also sometimes associated with the Irish Gaelic word “Eibhlin,” which means "light".

This particular spelling, "Evellyn," is not very common, therefore you'll not find many famous personalities with this name. However, when we broaden to the more traditional spelling "Evelyn," we can mention renowned people like Evelyn Waugh, an English writer, or Evelyn Brent, an American film and stage actress.