Girl
Greek / Latin
4 syllables
Evangeline
ih-VAN-juh-leen
/ɪˈvæn.dʒə.liːn/
"Bearer of good news" — a name of lyrical grandeur rooted in the Greek word for gospel
Evangeline derives from the Greek euangelion meaning good news or gospel, the same root as the words evangelist and evangelical. It was immortalized in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's 1847 poem Evangeline, an epic about an Acadian woman searching for her lost love. The name is deeply embedded in Cajun Louisiana culture. In the 21st century it has been climbing the US popularity charts, entering the top 150.
Quick Facts
Letters10
SyllablesE · van · ge · line
GenderGirl
OriginGreek / Latin
Root WordEuangelion
MeaningBearer of good news, gospel
PopularityPopular
Peak Year2022
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayN/A
Nicknames
EvaEvieAngieLinaVangie
About the Name Evangeline
Evangeline means bearer of good news or gospel, from the Greek euangelion. It shares its root with the words evangelist, evangelical, and the four Gospels.
Evangeline has strong Christian associations through its meaning (gospel, good news) but is used widely by non-religious families who appreciate its lyrical beauty.
Yes. Evangeline has been one of the fastest-rising names in the US, entering the top 150 by 2022. Its combination of length, beauty, and nickname options makes it very appealing.
Eva, Evie, and Angie are the most popular. Vangie and Lina are less common but charming alternatives.
Evangeline Rose, Evangeline Grace, and Evangeline Mae are beautiful combinations where a short middle name lets the long first name breathe.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie in 1847. It tells the story of an Acadian woman's lifelong search for her betrothed after their community was forcibly displaced by the British.
Personality of Evangeline
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Evangeline
Creativity
84%
Elegance
92%
Independence
80%
Intelligence
82%
Strength
76%
Warmth
80%
Famous People Named Evangeline
E
Evangeline (Longfellow poem)
Heroine of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's 1847 epic poem, an Acadian woman displaced by the British deportation
E
Evangeline Lilly
Canadian actress known for Lost and as Hope van Dyne / The Wasp in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
E
Evangeline (Disney character)
The evening star in Disney's The Princess and the Frog, associated with Ray the firefly's love
Middle Names for Evangeline
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Evangeline
Evangeline Rose
Evangeline Grace
Evangeline Mae
Evangeline Louise
Evangeline Claire
Evangeline Sophia
Evangeline Pearl
Evangeline Wren
Evangeline Elise
Evangeline Violet
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History of Evangeline
100 AD
Euangelion (gospel) becomes a central term in early Christianity, establishing the name's sacred roots
1755
The Great Expulsion of Acadians from Nova Scotia provides the historical backdrop for Longfellow's poem
1847
Longfellow publishes Evangeline, making the name an American literary touchstone
2022
Evangeline enters the US top 150, its highest modern ranking
Numerology & Symbolism of Evangeline
4
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
7
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Sagittarius
9
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Gold
💎
Lucky Stone
Citrine
🌸
Lucky Flower
Lily
Evangeline Around the World
How Evangeline is written in different languages and scripts
إيفانجلين
Arabic
エヴァンジェリン
Japanese
Евангелина
Russian
에반젤린
Korean
伊万杰琳
Chinese
Ευαγγελίνη
Greek
एवेंजेलीन
Hindi
אבנג'לין
Hebrew
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