Evelyn

American  

[eev-lin, ev-uh-lin, eev-lin, ee-vuh-lin] / ˈiv lɪn, ˈɛv ə lɪn, ˈiv lɪn, ˈi və lɪn /

noun

1. John, 1620–1706, English diarist.

2. Also Evelynne. a female given name, form of Eve.

3. Chiefly British. a male given name.

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Evelyn British  

/ ˈiːvlɪn, ˈɛv- /

noun

1. John. 1620–1706, English author, noted chiefly for his diary (1640–1706)

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Example Sentences

In bad news for long-suffering passengers, DB head Evelyn Palla told a press conference that the write-off resulted from expectations of a poor service stretching into the future.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Three of the goals — from Evelyn Shores, Ary Borges and Maiara Niehues — came from players who weren’t on the roster at the start of last season.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

The research was led by Yancheng Evelyn Li, a graduate student in the lab of Bil Clemons at Caltech.

From Science Daily • Feb. 28, 2026

Local MSP Evelyn Tweed said there had been reports of "bogus plumbers approaching residents".

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

Then Anthony B., who had come to the dance with Evelyn and her brothers, headed straight for the punch bowl.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia