Evelyn is a matronymic english surname derived from the medieval girl's name aveline (which is of norman origin and represents a diminutive form of ava). [1] since the 17th century, it has also been … Directed by bruce beresford.

Desmond's wife leaves him and their 3 kids after christmas 1953. As he's unemployed in … Find out the popularity of the first name evelyn, what it means and the history of how evelyn came to be. The name evelyn is of english origin and is derived from the french name aveline, which itself comes from the germanic name avelina. The name evelyn means wished for child or desired child.

The name evelyn means wished for child or desired child.