The nameEvy
Evy is a short girl's name, a pet form of Eva or Evelyn. It has been fashionable in France since the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Scandinavian and English
Meaning
Evy comes from Eve, from the Hebrew Hawwah, linked to hayah, "to live".
Origin
Scandinavian and English. It is also spelled Evie.
History
Found in France since the 1950s but very rare, Evy grew clearly in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Evy
Evy in France
Evy was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,200 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Evy. Its rise began around 2004, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Evy in France were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 187 births a year.
Variants and related names
Evy in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Evy mean?
Evy comes from Eve, from the Hebrew Hawwah, linked to hayah, "to live".
What is the origin of the name Evy?
Scandinavian and English. It is also spelled Evie.
Is Evy a girl's or a boy's name?
Evy is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Evy?
Variants and related names of Evy include Eve.