Comments on: Name of the Day: Evelina http://appellationmountain.net/2009/09/10/name-of-the-day-evelina/ Where Every Name Has a Story Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:49:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: raychulannie http://appellationmountain.net/2009/09/10/name-of-the-day-evelina/#comment-24033 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:37:59 +0000 http://appellationmountain.net/?p=3160#comment-24033 Evelina and Evelyn are pretty, but I love the Irish variations.

I have seen Aveline used by Irish families for the Irish Aibhlinn or Aibhilin. It is pronounced “ave + leen” or “ava + leen” and was previously anglicized as Eveleen, Eveline, or Evelyn. It is thought to have Norman roots that means “wished-for” or “longed-for child.”

Eibhleann, Eibhlin “ave + linn” or “eve + linn” was often written as Eileen, Elaine or Evelyn. It is from aoibheann meaning “pleasant, beautiful, radiant.” “Eibhlin a Ruan” was a 17th century love-song composed by the harpist Cearbhall O’Dalaigh who used it to persuade his beloved to elope with him on her wedding day and it is still a popular piece of music at Irish weddings. Hear Frank McCourt pronounce them by visiting http://www.babynamesofireland.com

]]> By: Unexpected Middle Names for Girls: The Letter E | Appellation Mountain http://appellationmountain.net/2009/09/10/name-of-the-day-evelina/#comment-23674 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 16:37:09 +0000 http://appellationmountain.net/?p=3160#comment-23674 [...] also more dressed up than Eve or Evelyn in the middle.  Other unusual Ev- options include Evadne, Evelina, Everild, Everine, or [...]

]]> By: Baby Name of the Day: Ina | Appellation Mountain http://appellationmountain.net/2009/09/10/name-of-the-day-evelina/#comment-23353 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 10:42:32 +0000 http://appellationmountain.net/?p=3160#comment-23353 [...] stylish today – think Evelina and [...]

]]> By: In Defense of Riley Anne and Evan Marie: Ten Reasons Boys’ Names on Girls Are Not a Sign of End Times | Appellation Mountain http://appellationmountain.net/2009/09/10/name-of-the-day-evelina/#comment-22045 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 18:35:59 +0000 http://appellationmountain.net/?p=3160#comment-22045 [...] surname traces its roots back to the feminine appellation Aveline.  Aveline died out, but variant Evelina was revived in the nineteenth century.  All of a sudden, Evelyn sounded just right for a girl.  [...]

]]> By: jillian http://appellationmountain.net/2009/09/10/name-of-the-day-evelina/#comment-7025 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 23:58:46 +0000 http://appellationmountain.net/?p=3160#comment-7025 I just read the introduction to Mansfied Park which references Evelina and I immediately took to the internet to research this romantic gem. I am kind of amazed by the serendipity of this entry, written just a few days ago. Other Burney heroines include Cecilia and Camilla. I am smitten!

]]> By: Sebastiane http://appellationmountain.net/2009/09/10/name-of-the-day-evelina/#comment-7020 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:16:15 +0000 http://appellationmountain.net/?p=3160#comment-7020 I adore Aveline. Avila is a cool saintly alternative. Evelina is nice. Growing up in a Polish community, there were quite a few of them, though spelled Ewalina. Many of them translated their names to Evelyn though. I am surprised that Evelina is not in the top 1000, I had always assumed that she would be lurking in there somewhere. She really is a nice alternative to overused Ava.

]]> By: charlottevera http://appellationmountain.net/2009/09/10/name-of-the-day-evelina/#comment-7019 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:45:17 +0000 http://appellationmountain.net/?p=3160#comment-7019 Ahhh, I understand. Sorry for the assumption :o ) Hopefully your eventual kids’ father will let you use those names!

]]> By: Dearest http://appellationmountain.net/2009/09/10/name-of-the-day-evelina/#comment-7018 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 06:28:15 +0000 http://appellationmountain.net/?p=3160#comment-7018 Thank you! I’m glad you like them!! They’re not actually my kids yet (I’m only 19), but I’d love for them to be called that in the future… I was really just making an example, but I know I sound like I already had them ^^
I’m not sure what middle to use for Evalin, but I’ve been thinking about Briar lately, or maybe something more upbeat, like Mercy :) I had actually thought of Sparrow, but in light of recent events I’m reviewing my options…

]]> By: Christina Fonseca http://appellationmountain.net/2009/09/10/name-of-the-day-evelina/#comment-7017 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:32:17 +0000 http://appellationmountain.net/?p=3160#comment-7017 I love Evelina. While the attraction for others may be because of the “v”, for me it’s all about the -ina ending. It’s a great 4-syllable name that would pair so well with a surname on the shorter side. Awesome choice!

]]> By: charlottevera http://appellationmountain.net/2009/09/10/name-of-the-day-evelina/#comment-7016 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 03:08:51 +0000 http://appellationmountain.net/?p=3160#comment-7016 Ooooh, I love your kids’ names! What middle names are you considering for Evalin?

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