Desired or wished for child
Evelyne is a French elaboration of the name Evelyn, which itself derives from the Norman French name Aveline. While often associated with the name Eve, it actually stems from the Germanic name Avila, meaning 'desired'.
Less common today
Evelyne isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,272 in 2008.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
German politician and former Vice President of the European Parliament
French-Canadian actress known for Orphan Black
American silver medalist in the 80m hurdles at the 1932 Olympics
Prominent French television host
