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.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 …View evelyn (dujmic) gomez's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.Find out the popularity of the first name evelyn, what it means and the history of how evelyn came to be.