Evie

At a Glance

Meaning

Life, when used as a short form of Eve; also a pet form of Evelyn, Evangeline, Evita, or Geneviève

Origin

English (diminutive/hypocorism)

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

EE-veeListen

Evie (pronounced EE-vee) is an English diminutive — most often a short form of Eve, which is where it picks up the meaning 'life.' You may see it listed as a standalone Hebrew name meaning 'life,' but that's not quite accurate: it's an English nickname, and it's used just as often as a pet form of Evelyn, Evangeline, Evita, or Geneviève, names with their own separate roots. In terms of style, it sits squarely in the timeless, classic category.

Meaning & Origin of Evie

Meaning: Life, when used as a short form of Eve; also a pet form of Evelyn, Evangeline, Evita, or Geneviève.

Origin: English (diminutive/hypocorism).

A common claim: Evie means 'life' (Hebrew) Actually: Evie is usually listed as directly Hebrew, but it's actually an English diminutive; it only means 'life' via Eve, and is equally used as a short form of Evelyn, Evangeline, or Geneviève, which have different roots.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Evie

Popularity of Evie

Evie ranked #284 among U.S. baby girls in 2024, with 1,112 girls given the name, just below its recent peak of #267 in 2023, when 1,174 girls were named Evie.

Names Like Evie

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

• Abby
• Abigail
• Ariella
• Brielle
• Daniela
• Daniella

FAQ

What does the name Evie mean?

Life, when used as a short form of Eve; also a pet form of Evelyn, Evangeline, Evita, or Geneviève. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Evie?

Evie is pronounced EE-vee (IPA: /ˈiːvi/).

Is Evie a popular name right now?

Evie is near its all-time peak (#267 in 2023), ranked #284 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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