[Opinions] Evelyn
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I like the British (I think?) pronunciation of Evelyn. Eeeeeeeeevelyn. Yeah. But in Canada it would be Evva-lyn, which I like much less. Although I do like "Ev" as a nickname idea.....hmmm.
I've met elderly Evelyns, no little ones.
Best middles....hmmm. Maybe
Evelyn Sibylline
Evelyn Christopher
I've met elderly Evelyns, no little ones.
Best middles....hmmm. Maybe
Evelyn Sibylline
Evelyn Christopher
This message was edited 7/6/2021, 12:15 PM
I met one Evelyn who was a baby. I think she would be ten now. I don't personally care for this name, but I prefer the original Aveline, the alternate spelling Eveline, and the variants Evelina. But Evelyn is very feminine, I can't picture it on a boy. I ran across the combo Evelyn Lark, which is pretty.
I like it pronounced EEV-lin, especially on men - it makes me think of Evelyn Waugh. I do think it's a shame it's this popular. I've never met one, though, as I don't live in an English-speaking country. Hmm... right now I'm feeling Evelyn Clarice (EEV-lin KLA-ris, just to he contrary) and Evelyn Ambrose.
The Evelyns I've known are all in their 60s or 70s, so it could be available for use again. I wish I liked it more, since Eva is a family name and I really don't enjoy it. Eve is fine, I suppose, but a bit thin.
ETA I know an Evelyn Elsie! Her mother's name was Elsa.
ETA I know an Evelyn Elsie! Her mother's name was Elsa.
This message was edited 7/6/2021, 3:09 AM
I love the name Evelyn, but only for a girl. Evelyn May is my favourite combo and it was on my list as a possibility to use one day, but one of DH’s cousins had a little girl and named her Evelyn May! The reason I liked it, besides that I think it’s really pretty, is because it was the name of my maternal grandmothers younger half sister, who passed away shortly after birth. I thought it might be nice to use for that reason, but we will never get the chance, since it’s already taken.
It is SO popular on babies where I am. I know 3 Evelyns under one.
I don’t hate it, objectively, but am definitely bored of it.
I don’t hate it, objectively, but am definitely bored of it.
I love Evelyn, but I’ve taken it off my list due to its rise in popularity, knowing a handful, and two being close friends kids.
Two are spelled Evelyn, one is Evelin. Both Evelyns go by Evie (ee-vee); Evelin goes by Evie (ehv-vee).
Combos and sibsets below where known:
Evelyn Rose “Evie” 8
Adeline Ryan 7
Evelyn Faye “Evie” 6
Alice Marie 4
DS expected late this year
Both MNs are honors
Kendall 16 (adopted; close relative)
Isaac 13
Jude 11
Jeanette 9 (adopted)
Evelin “Evie (ehv-vee)” 6 (adopted)
James Luke 5
Two are spelled Evelyn, one is Evelin. Both Evelyns go by Evie (ee-vee); Evelin goes by Evie (ehv-vee).
Combos and sibsets below where known:
Evelyn Rose “Evie” 8
Adeline Ryan 7
Evelyn Faye “Evie” 6
Alice Marie 4
DS expected late this year
Both MNs are honors
Kendall 16 (adopted; close relative)
Isaac 13
Jude 11
Jeanette 9 (adopted)
Evelin “Evie (ehv-vee)” 6 (adopted)
James Luke 5
This message was edited 7/6/2021, 2:45 AM
I don't think I know ANY Evelyns of any age!
It's so romanticizable.
Evelyn Josephine - Josephine is basically a filler MN to me
Evelyn Leopoldine - Leopoldine is the fancier Josephine
Evelyn Mary - another filler HMMM
Evelyn Yvonne
Evelyn Patricia
Evelyn Verity
You know what's edgier than Evelyn? Avalon. I know an Avalon. I kinda like it.
It's so romanticizable.
Evelyn Josephine - Josephine is basically a filler MN to me
Evelyn Leopoldine - Leopoldine is the fancier Josephine
Evelyn Mary - another filler HMMM
Evelyn Yvonne
Evelyn Patricia
Evelyn Verity
You know what's edgier than Evelyn? Avalon. I know an Avalon. I kinda like it.