Evangeline: Name Meaning, Origin, & Popularity

Girl name origins & meanings

What does Evangeline mean and stand for?

Meaning:

Greek: Good news
French: Bringer of good news

Gender: Female

Syllables: 4

Pronunciation: The name Evangeline is pronounced ee-van-juh-leen

The name Evangeline has roots in multiple cultures but draws most significantly from Greek, where it means "good news." It was notably popularized in the English-speaking world by the 19th-century poem "Evangeline" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, which tells the tale of a young Acadian woman. Its French derivation further translates to "bringer of good news," enhancing its association with positivity and grace.

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Famous people with this first name

Evangeline Lilly

Evangeline in Pop Culture

Do you know these fictional characters that share this first name?

Evangeline St. Claire from The Blood of Olympus - A minor character in Rick Riordan's popular book series.
Evangeline A.K. McDowell from Mahou Sensei Negima! - A vampire and powerful mage, often depicted as an antagonistic character.
Evangeline from The House of the Scorpion - A minor character in Nancy Farmer's dystopian novel.
Evangeline Harcourt from Anything Goes - A character in the classic musical who is the mother of one of the central characters, Hope Harcourt.
Evangeline from The Princess and the Frog - While not a character, Evangeline is the name of the evening star that Ray, the firefly, pines for in the Disney animated film.
Evangeline from Throne of Glass - A minor character in Sarah J. Maas's epic fantasy series, who is known for her intelligence and resourcefulness.

Popularity of the Name Evangeline

According to Social Security Administration data, Evangeline has been a relatively uncommon name in the U.S., but it has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years.

Historically, it was more popular in the early 1900s and has been gradually climbing again in modern times. Famous people named Evangeline include Canadian actress Evangeline Lilly, known for her roles in Lost and The Hobbit movies. The name also appears in literature, most notably in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem Evangeline. Fictional characters named Evangeline have appeared in Disney’s The Princess and the Frog and the series Nanny McPhee, adding to its charm and appeal.