Origin:
Celtic
English
French
Hebrew
Latin
Scottish
Sex:Female
Unisex Name?No
Meaning:Life; light.
Soul Urge:People with the name Evelyn have a deep inner desire to use their abilities in leadership, and to have personal independence. They would rather focus on large, important issues, and delegate the details.
Expression:People with the name Evelyn tend to be idealistic, highly immaginative, intuitive, and spiritual. They seek after spiritual truth and often find it. They tend to be visionary and may inspire others. If they fail to develop their potential, they may become dreamers, or misuse power.