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

Evelyn ran down from her seat two rows up, dropped to the ground and attempted to secure the ball in front of her.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

The eight-week season will feature 86 concerts in London, Gateshead, Bristol, Middlesborough, Sunderland and Mold, with appearances by percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie, soprano Louise Alder and pianist Yuja Wang.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

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

The family had long editorial ties to the Economist, and Evelyn de Rothschild was chairman of its publisher between 1972 and 1989.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Thomas Hoving and Evelyn Harrison and the art experts were instantly able to see behind the forger’s artifice.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell