Evangeline

At a Glance

Meaning

Good news

Origin

Greek (literary coinage)

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

ee-VAN-jeh-leenListen

Evangeline has a storybook, old-fashioned feel that's stayed classic rather than trendy. It's a Greek literary coinage meaning 'good news,' and despite how it looks on the page, it isn't related to 'angel' — that's just a spelling coincidence, since the name actually comes from the Greek euangelion, the same root as 'evangel.' It's said ee-VAN-jeh-leen.

Meaning & Origin of Evangeline

Meaning: Good news.

Origin: Greek (literary coinage).

A common claim: Often thought to mean 'angel,' because the name looks like it contains the word 'angel.' Actually: That's a spelling coincidence, not the etymology — Longfellow coined the name from Greek euangelion, 'good news' (the root of 'evangel/gospel'), not from 'angel.'

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Evangeline

Popularity of Evangeline

In 2024, Evangeline ranked #174 on the Social Security Administration's list with 1,741 baby girls given the name — its highest point in the more than 140 years of records stretching back to 1881.

Names Like Evangeline

These names share Evangeline’s style, era or origin.

• Anastasia
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• Lyra
• Ophelia
• Alexandra
• Alexandria

FAQ

What does the name Evangeline mean?

Good news. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Evangeline?

Evangeline is pronounced ee-VAN-jeh-leen (IPA: /ɪˈvændʒəliːn/).

Is Evangeline a popular name right now?

Evangeline is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #174 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1881–2024.)

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