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

Over the past half-dozen years, International Literary Properties has purchased stakes in the literary estates of the late authors Georges Simenon, Evelyn Waugh, Langston Hughes, Tennessee Williams and others.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

“A typical triumph of modern science,” remarked the novelist Evelyn Waugh, “to find the only part of Randolph that was not malignant and remove it.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Funding for the poll was provided to IGS by the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, a private foundation based in San Francisco that aims to increase civic participation and improve the state’s democratic processes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

"I hope the entire process is carried out transparently, that the people's vote is respected" early voter Evelyn Pazos, 43, told AFP.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

I knew it was coming—I knew Evelyn would save him for last, would savor every moment she spent watching him squirm under truth serum like he was her last meal.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth