Meaning & Origin
A female given name originating as a coinage.
Evalyn is a girl's baby name of Old English origin, an early 20th-century variant of Evelyn, which itself derives from the Norman surname Aveline meaning 'wished for child.' Evalyn gained particular fame through Evalyn Walsh McLean, the last private owner of the Hope Diamond.
While Evelyn has roared back to the top 10, Evalyn offers a slightly more unusual spelling that stands out on paper while keeping the same elegant sound. A name with old-money charm and a hint of glamour.