| Meaning | life, living |
| Origin | French, German, Modern |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Ev-a-lyn |
About Evalyn
Refined and graceful, this variant offers a fresh take on a beloved classic. The alternative spelling distinguishes it from more traditional versions while preserving the elegant sound that has made this name enduringly popular. It strikes an excellent balance between familiarity and distinctiveness, giving your daughter a name people recognize but won't encounter constantly. The three syllables flow smoothly, creating a sophisticated impression suitable for all stages of life. This name appears frequently in literature and film, often associated with strong, intelligent female characters. Parents appreciate how it conveys both strength and gentleness, offering their daughter a versatile identity foundation.
Nicknames for Evalyn
| Eva |
| Evie |
| Lyn |
| Lynn |
Famous People Named Evalyn
| Evalyn Knapp | American actress from the 1920s and 1930s |
| Evalyn Walsh McLean | American socialite and owner of the Hope Diamond |
| Evalyn Dunn | American film and television actress |
| Evalyn P. Walsh | American aviator and women's rights advocate |
| Evalyn Gates | American theoretical physicist and author |
| Evalyn Dawkins | American track and field athlete |
| Evalyn F. Segal | American psychologist and researcher |
| Evalyn Anderson | American screenwriter and playwright |
| Evalyn Parry | Canadian singer-songwriter and playwright |
| Evalyn E. Barron | American historian and author |
| Evalyn Taylor | British historian and author |
| Evalyn W. Clark | American poet and educator |
| Evalyn Weber | Australian artistic gymnast |
| Evalyn A. Edwards | American botanist and educator |
| Evalyn W. Jones | American journalist and editor |
| Evalyn M. Gates | American librarian and bibliographer |
| Evalyn N. Gleason | American soil scientist and ecologist |
| Evalyn D. Knapp | American zoologist and educator |
| Evalyn MacLean | American philanthropist and socialite |
| Evalyn P. Parks | American nurse and nursing educator |
Characters Named Evalyn
| Evalyn Ross | Character in the novel "The Violet Fairy Book" by Andrew Lang |
| Evalyn Harp | Character in the TV series "The Witcher" |
| Evalyn Crawley | Character in the novel "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins |
| Evalyn Dacre | Character in the novel "The Dead Secret" by Wilkie Collins |
| Evalyn Beauchamp | Character in the film "Evelyn Prentice" |
| Evalyn Knapp | Character in the movie "Fast and Loose" |
| Evalyn Sánchez | Character in the TV series "Scrubs" |
| Evalyn Mercer | Character in the novel "Dream Lake" by Lisa Kleypas |
| Evalyn Stoker | Character in the TV series "Bramwell" |
| Evalyn MacGregor | Character in the novel "Whispering Waters" by Janice L. Dennie |
| Evalyn Morrison | Character in the movie "Tarnished Lady" |
| Evalyn Faye | Character in the film "Hotel Berlin" |
| Evalyn Mitchell | Character in the film "The Buccaneer" |