Evelyn

Evelyn is a baby name that began as an English surname. Inspired by Aveline, Evelyn has Norman French and Germanic roots, stemming from Avelina and Avila. While its translation is unknown, theories for Evelyn's meaning include "desired" from the Germanic avi or "strength" from aval. If Evelyn is related to the Irish name Éibhleann, then it could also mean "radiance" and "beauty." Some suggest Evelyn means "hazelnut," adding a sweet, nature-inspired touch to the name.

Over the last few years, Evelyn has climbed to the top of the Social Security Administration's (SSA) annual list of the most popular baby names. The Bump community member Quizzle, gives credit to Evelyn's vintage flair: "Such a pretty name—and it's sort of in the same 'old-lady-cool' category as a lot of other in-style names." Adding to its Old Hollywood vibe is the glamorous character Evelyn Hugo from the novel The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, by Taylor Jenkins Reid. This juicy book about a fictional Oscar award-winning actress further fuels Evelyn's bombshell vibes.