Evangeline
Bearer of good news — a girl name of Greek / Latin origin
Popularity of Evangeline in the United States
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Meaning & Origin of Evangeline
Evangeline combines the Greek "eu" (good) and "angelos" (messenger), meaning "bearer of good news," echoing the word "evangel," or gospel. The name was popularized by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's celebrated 1847 narrative poem Evangeline, which tells the tragic love story of an Acadian woman during the expulsion from Nova Scotia. Its romantic, literary pedigree has driven a strong resurgence for the name in the 21st century.
Evangeline Around the World
Evangeline is used in 0 languages worldwide, with 1+ international variants.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
Nicknames for Evangeline
Famous People Named Evangeline
- Evangeline Lilly — Canadian actress (Lost)
- Evangeline Booth — fourth General of the Salvation Army, daughter of its founder
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Evangeline mean?
Evangeline is a girl name of Greek / Latin origin meaning "Bearer of good news." Evangeline combines the Greek "eu" (good) and "angelos" (messenger), meaning "bearer of good news," echoing the word "evangel," or gospel. The name was popularized by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's celebrated 1847 narrative poem Evangeline, which tells the tragic love story of an Acadian woman during the expulsion from Nova Scotia.
How do you pronounce Evangeline?
Evangeline is pronounced ee-VAN-juh-leen. Common variations include Evangelina, Evangelia, Eva.
Is Evangeline a girl name?
Yes, Evangeline is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Eva, Evie, Vangie, Lina.
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