Bearer of good news
Derived from the Greek word 'euangelos', meaning 'bringing good news'. It is a rare spelling variant of the more common Evangeline, which gained literary popularity in the 19th century. The name carries a spiritual and hopeful connotation.
Less common today
Evangaline isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,637 in 2010.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Canadian actress known for 'Lost' and 'Ant-Man'
First female General of the Salvation Army
American fantasy novelist
The titular Acadian heroine of Longfellow's epic poem · Evangeline, A Tale of Acadie
