Evelyn
Evelyn is a German female given name.
Evelyn is used as a female given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Which one should you use?
Evie and Evi are informal, shorter and more casual versions of the name Evelyn. Evie is a popular and endearing diminutive version.
Did you know?
- In Germany, the name Evelyn is almost exclusively female, but in some English-speaking regions, it remains a masculine name.
- In historical German handwriting, specifically the old 'Fraktur' script, the 'v' in Evelyn would look more like a 'u' than the 'v' used in modern English.
- In Germany, names like Evelyn are often associated with the 'English wave' of the 1980s and 1990s, when parents chose foreign names to sound modern.
Examples in context
- Sehr geehrte Frau Evelin Müller, wir möchten Ihnen mitteilen, dass Ihr Antrag genehmigt wurde.Dear Mrs. Evelin Müller, we would like to inform you that your request has been approved.
- Hey Evi, hast du Lust, heute Abend ins Kino zu gehen?Hey Evi, do you feel like going to the movies tonight?
- Evelyn ist meine beste Freundin.Evelyn is my best friend.
- Kennst du Evelyn?Do you know Evelyn?
- Ich habe gestern mit Evelyn telefoniert.I talked to Evelyn on the phone yesterday.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance.
- SarahHast du Evelyn schon gesehen?Have you seen Evelyn yet?
- FelixNein, ich habe Evelyn heute noch nicht getroffen.No, I haven't met Evelyn today yet.
- SarahSie ist gerade im Supermarkt.She is at the supermarket right now.
- FelixDann werde ich sie später anrufen.Then I will call her later.
