Evelyn
pronunciation
How to pronounce Evelyn in British English:
UK [ˈi:vlin, ˈevlin]
How to pronounce Evelyn in American English:
US [ˈivlɪn, ˈɛv-]
Word Origin
- Evelyn
- fem. proper name, a double diminutive of Eve or in some cases from Old High German Avelina, from Avi. Popular (top 20) for girls born in U.S. c. 1910-1930 and rising in popularity again 2000s.
Example
- 1. New york ( ap ) pink was evelyn lauder 's color .
- 2. We were a lot closer than evelyn realised .
- 3. We 're you and evelyn dating ?
- 4. Earlier that evening , evelyn thompson had guided me through a fair sampling of the ethnic groceries that are , so to speak , her bread and butter .
- 5. Evelyn understood that philanthropy is about more than raising money . It is also about building a network of support for a cause , like women 's health , and ultimately making a meaningful difference in people 's lives .