Popularity: 687
Origin: British
Meaning: Desired; Wished for child
Evelynn is a gender-neutral name of British origin but is most commonly used as a girl name. This timeless and classic beauty means “desired” and originally comes from the older French version, Aveline. What better way to start raising baby as a confident, self-possessed individual than to give them a name like Evelynn? Baby will always know they are loved when their name means a child who is sought-after and wanted. More unique than other traditional or classic names, Evelynn remains lovely while standing the test of time, with records dating the name all the way back to the 1800s.