Evelyn

In English

Origin: Medieval English form of the Old French female name Aveline, diminutive of the Germanic root avi, of uncertain meaning, possibly "desired, wished for" , or aval "strength". By folk etymology the female name is seen as a diminutive of Eve.

Meaning(s):

-( female name -comes from the Germanic language-).

-( male name -comes from the last names language-), transferred from the last name.

-(last name matronymic -comes from the language-)

In German

Meaning(s):

-( female name) borrowed from English

In Norwegian

Meaning(s):

-( female name) borrowed from English