From the Norman French form of the Germanic name Avelina, a diminutive of Avila. This name was introduced to Britain by the Normans. After the Middle Ages it became rare as an English name, though it persisted in America until the 19th century. --Behind the Name. From Evelyn, meaning "breath of life".
English Meaning: The name Evelin is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Evelin is: Form of Evelyn: Life.
Meaning & History. Latinate form of AVELINE. It was revived by the author Fanny Burney for the heroine of her first novel 'Evelina' (1778). It is often regarded as a variant of the related name EVELYN or an elaboration of EVE.
French Meaning: The name Eveline is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Eveline is: From a surname derived from the Old French 'aveline' meaning hazelnut.
Evelyn is a name in the English language, where it can be used as a first name or a surname. As a first name, it can refer to persons of either sex, although it is more commonly borne by females. The name originally was used a surname, which derived from Aveline, a feminine Norman French diminutive of the name Ava.
French Meaning: The name Eveline is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Eveline is: From a surname derived from the Old French 'aveline' meaning hazelnut.
