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ev-a-lyn or eve-lyn (evelyn)

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DragonFlyx · 14/10/2014 10:28

I love the name Evelyn, but pronounced Ev-a-lin. I don't like the eve-lyn pronunciation, but I want to shorten it to eve or evie, makes no sence really...

How would you pronounce it? Iv been told that eve-lyn is the male version of the name.

Are they're other names where evie can be used as short?

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Lezprechaun · 14/10/2014 17:29

My daughter is Evelyn, pronounced Ev-A-lyn and we tend to use Eva as a nickname. I love it but will warn you it's NOT uncommon. She is 2 years old and 1 of 3 Evelyn's in her nursery with 5 additional little Evie's / Eve's and Eva's.

mymummademelistentoshitmusic · 14/10/2014 17:24

I think it's 50/50. It's a lovely name either way, well due for a comeback.

DressingGownFrown · 14/10/2014 17:23

I know someone called Ev-a-lyn who is an Evie. It's fine.

CalamitouslyWrong · 14/10/2014 17:20

I'd probably pronounce it ev-lin, rather than the two options offered.

Abzs · 14/10/2014 17:14

I would presume ev-eh-lyn for a girl. To me eve-lyn is male, as Evelyn Waugh.

lottiegarbanzo · 14/10/2014 17:11

I'd use (and always hear) three syllables either way - eh-vuh-lin or ee-va-lyn. I've never said or heard Eve-Lynn.

I think of ee-va-lin (Waugh) as male, eh-vuh-lin (Glennie) as female.

magichandles · 14/10/2014 17:08

My grandmother was an Eve-lyn and I have just given DD her name as a middle name, to be pronounced the same.

nemno · 14/10/2014 17:03

My MIL and niece are Eve-lyn s. Until I met them I pronounced it Ev-e-lyn. I don't think there is a correct way.

TurquoiseDress · 14/10/2014 17:00

I do like the name Evelyn but for me personally the variation in pronunciation would really annoy me!

FruitbatAuntie · 14/10/2014 15:35

My grandmother was an Evelyn, pronounced Ev-lyn. Lovely name (lovely lady too).

strawberrypenguin · 14/10/2014 15:30

I'd say eve-lyn if I'm just reading it but if I was introduced to your DD I would say it how you chose to pronounce it! I don't think either way is 'right/wrong'

Hassled · 14/10/2014 15:25

Evelyn is a really pretty name - to me it's Eve-lyn.

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DragonFlyx · 14/10/2014 15:24

Haha I hear my name pronounced as different similar sounding names! I got used to it growing up and now I don't correct anyone who I'm never going to see again lol!

Just wanted opinions on how it's pronounced more often :)

I really wanted to find a nice traditional, uncommon, pretty name and I think Evelyn fits the bill just right

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shakemysilliesout · 14/10/2014 14:54

You will hear both pronunciations equally in my experience - if you cant get used to that it may not be the name for you. I guess a bit like Aaron's have to cope with.

bringbackfonzi · 14/10/2014 12:59

I'd say Eve-lyn. I think it's a lovely name. I guess you could get Evie from Genevieve?

EvenBetter · 14/10/2014 12:58

I'd say Evv-ah-Lin, I'm not english though.

birdofthenorth · 14/10/2014 11:58

I'd say Ev-uh-lin. Really love this name but bit mad about Eve/ Evie- much more popular and a less lovely sound to my ears.

squoosh · 14/10/2014 10:54

I don't think there are male/female pronunciations just regional ones. I pronounce it as evva-lin, know a few Irish ones and they all pronounce it this way, but I think most English people would pronounce it as eve-a-lin.