Evangeline
Evangeline is a Christian girl name of Greek, via English origin, meaning “Bearer of good news”.
| Meaning | Bearer of good news |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Greek, via English |
| Pronunciation | ih-VAN-jə-leen |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | United States, Canada, Greece |
Meaning and origin of Evangeline
Evangeline comes from the Greek euangelion, 'good news', the word for the Gospel. The name was popularised by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's 1847 poem Evangeline, about an Acadian woman separated from her love during the expulsion of the Acadians. It became especially popular in Louisiana, where many Acadians settled. Today it is having a revival as a romantic vintage name.
Is Evangeline a Christian name?
Evangeline has a Christian meaning, recalling the Gospel and the evangelists. It is used in Christian families who want a name with a hopeful message.
How popular is Evangeline?
Rising again in the US after long being a rare literary name.
Gifts with the name Evangeline
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Spellings and variants of Evangeline
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Evangeline mean?
Evangeline means 'Bearer of good news'. It is of Greek, via English origin.
Is Evangeline a Christian name?
Evangeline has a Christian meaning, recalling the Gospel and the evangelists. It is used in Christian families who want a name with a hopeful message.
How do you pronounce Evangeline?
Evangeline is pronounced ih-VAN-jə-leen.
Is Evangeline a boy or girl name?
Evangeline is usually a girl name.