Evangeline: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ehv-ahng-ehl-een-eh
Origin: Greece
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Southern Europe
Meaning: Good news

Evangeline is a beautiful and timeless name with Greek origins, meaning "good news" or "bearer of good news." In literature and folklore, Evangeline has been depicted as a symbol of hope, faith, and resilience. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the 19th century, thanks to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's epic poem "Evangeline," which tells the tragic tale of a young Acadian woman separated from her love during the expulsion of the Acadian people from Nova Scotia. Evangeline has since become a beloved and enduring name, representing strength, love, and enduring optimism.

Evangeline Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Evangeline is currently #272 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Evangeline is currently #123 on Kiindred Girl Names

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