[Facts] Re: The use of Evelyn before Pierrepont
Very interesting article!So it’s possible that the surname Evelyn was not immediately associated with Aveline, or it might have been considered acceptable as a unisex name, or rather, a name whose male and female forms coincided in pronunciation and/or spelling. This is similar to other names in the period, such as Francis/Frances. Or Evelyn wasn’t common enough for women to give it a strongly feminine edge. Moreover in the Tudor period some surnames were also used as given names for men. Examples include Douglas and Essex. Making Evelyn also acceptable for both genders. It’s a rare example of a feminine name being used for women (although thanks to it being crystallised as a surname).

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The use of Evelyn before Pierrepont  ·  Retrospectre  ·  3/11/2025, 5:57 AM
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