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Is the name Evelyn too outdated to use?

I always loved the name Evelyn, and I said if I should someday have a little girl, I want to use the name. However everyone in my family hates it. Says it's too outdated and an old lady name. I'd use "Eevee as a nickname(Just like the sound of the letters E V)" anyways, what's your opinions on it?

Update:

btw yes I know Eevee is a pokemon...a very cute pokemon at that(collected cards as a kid)....xD I just prefer that spelling over others.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I don't think so at all! I actually love the name Evelyn as well, mostly because I really love the nickname Evie! (pronounced ev-E... ev as in the word ever, and then the letter E) I like the sound of E V as well, but I'm not too big on the spelling Eevee... it's just a bit too complicated for me. Anyway, I think that Evelyn is gorgeous! I know a four year old with the name and it fits her just perfectly. I think it definitely still works! And don't worry, I know that your family will just grow to love it once they see your adorable little girl :) Hope this helped and best wishes!

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  • 1 decade ago

    I think it's nice to see classic names come back. It's better than all of the trendy names like Neveaeh and all of the "aden" names that are big now. And I think it's better to give a child an "old lady" name than a babyish name. Most parents these days don't take into account that their kids are going to grow up someday. But I think Evelyn is a beautiful name for a grown woman and Eevee is an adorable nickname for a little girl, so I love it.

  • 1 decade ago

    I like it. I think you should use it. At least she would have a unique name which would be cool. I have a name that a trillion other people have and I hate it. Plus Eevee as a nickname is totally cute! I love it, go for it!

  • 1 decade ago

    I think its really cute and not outdated at all! Every name goes in and out of style and Evelyn is definatly coming back. If you wanted something more modern though you could go with just Eva, Eve, or Ava or something more classic like Evangelina and Evette :)

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  • 1 decade ago

    I love that name! :D I like the spelling Eveline, though, just an opinion. And you do know that Eevee is a pokemon? Just so you know.

  • Me
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    No. It is a beautiful name. I love it and I agree the Eevee spelling is the cutest :)

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I've always wanted to use the name Evelyn on a girl, I think it's beautiful! I'd use the nickname Evy, which is pronounced the way your nickname is (Ee-vee).

  • 1 decade ago

    No, I don't think it is outdated. I love the name. To be honest with you I have not heard the name on a little girl. Ever.

  • ?
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    Its a beautiful name; sound very pretty and old fashioned and feminine.

    Yep, it is a name we hear more for old ladies but all those names are back in fashion now.

    What a lovely choice. Love Evee too. Reminds me of a beautiful little girl in a sweet dress with little piglets in her hair!

    Goodluck

    Source(s): RN and Midwife (who has seen way too many horrid names!)
  • 1 decade ago

    Sounds nice! Just tell your family you've decided to name your kid Shaniquatyra,they should then tell you to go back to Evelyn. But seriously, I like the name

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