Av- and Ev- Names: Putting a New Spin on Ava and Evelyn

Evia

Evia is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant of Eva or Eve, names meaning "life" or "living one" with Hebrew origins. Alternatively, Evia could reference the Greek…

Evonna

Evonna is a feminine name that likely developed as a variant of names like Yvonne or Evonne, with roots in the Germanic name element "iv" meaning "yew" (a type of tree associated with eternity). This…

Evita

Spanish, diminutive of Eva

There's only one Evita.

Avis

Latin

"bird"

Avis is a bird name that's been in hibernation for awhile, possibly due to the car rental association, but it could make a return on the wings of Ava. Baldwin brother Daniel chose it for his…

Evony

Evony is a contemporary feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a modern variant of Ebony, referring to the dark, valuable wood and symbolizing strength and rarity. Alternatively, it…

Evanthe

Greek

"fair flower"

Evanthe is a pretty Greek name not often heard outside its native culture. With its stylish Ev-begining, Evanthe could make an interesting choice if you're looking for a generic flower name.

Evadne

Greek

"pleasing one"

In Greek mythology, Evadne was the daughter of Poseidon. Evadne also appears in literature (Mary Shelley's "The Last Man") and has a pop culture reference as the cousin of Wonder Woman. A more…

Evetta

Evetta is a feminine name with Romance language influences, likely derived as a diminutive form of Eve or Eva. The name carries the meaning of Eve—'life' or 'living one'—with the addition of the…

Evgenia

Modern Greek, Russian, and Bulgarian form of Eugenia

"well-born, noble"

Used as the modern Greek form of Eugenia and as an alternative transcription of the Russian Yevgeniya, and the Bulgarian Evgeniya, this name is pronounced differently depending on location and…