Evangeline
good news
- Origin
- Greek
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- Girl
- Country
- United States
- Pronunciation
- ee-VAN-jeh-leen
- Popularity
- rising
Common nicknames
EvieEvaLenaAngie
About the name Evangeline
Evangeline is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "good news". It is most commonly used in Christian families and is especially popular in United States.
Evangeline was popularised by Longfellow's 1847 narrative poem about the Acadian expulsion, and it remains culturally important in Louisiana and Atlantic Canada for that reason. The Greek root — good news, the same word behind 'gospel' — gives it a Christian reading as well. It is long, but the nickname options (Evie, Eva, Lena) are what keep it usable day to day.
Popularity trend: Evangeline has been gaining ground with parents in recent years.
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Frequently asked about Evangeline
- What does the name Evangeline mean?
- Evangeline means "good news". It's a girl name of Greek origin, most commonly used in Christian families and popular in United States.
- Where does the name Evangeline come from?
- Evangeline originates from Greek. On Babbloom it's classified in the Christian naming tradition.
- Is Evangeline a boy or girl name?
- Evangeline is a girl name.