Evelina
Evelina is a girl name of French origin meaning “Desired, little bird”, pronounced ev-eh-LEE-nah. It ranked #778 in the United States in 2025, given to 349 babies, and peaked at #528 in 1887. Common nicknames: Eva, Evie, Lina.
How popular is Evelina in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Evelina mean, and where does it come from?
Evelina is a Latinate form of the Norman Aveline, the same root that produced Evelyn and Eileen, usually read as "desired" or, through a diminutive of the Germanic avi, "little bird." Frances Burney made it a literary name with her 1778 novel Evelina, which Jane Austen read and learned from. It is common in Italy, Sweden and the Baltic countries, and has been in American records since 1880. Its current rise follows Evelyn's: the long form is picked up once the short one is everywhere, and Eva, Lina and Evie are all available inside it.
How is Evelina used around the world?
Evelina is used in 4 languages worldwide, with 6+ international variants.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Evelina?
Famous People Named Evelina
- Evelina Haverfield — British suffragette and wartime relief organiser in Serbia
- Evelina Sašenko — Lithuanian singer
- Evelina Cabrera — Argentine footballer and coach
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Evelina mean?
Evelina is a girl name of French origin meaning "Desired, little bird." Evelina is a Latinate form of the Norman Aveline, the same root that produced Evelyn and Eileen, usually read as "desired" or, through a diminutive of the Germanic avi, "little bird." Frances Burney made it a literary name with her 1778 novel Evelina, which Jane Austen read and learned from.
How do you pronounce Evelina?
Evelina is pronounced ev-eh-LEE-nah. Common variations include Evelyn, Eveline, Evelyne.
Is Evelina a girl name?
Yes, Evelina is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Eva, Evie, Lina, Ev.