For several years, the top of the rankings of the most popular female and male names has remained unchanged. Zofia and Nikodem were at the top in 2023. The changes are influenced by various factors, from cultural trends to current social interests. In recent years, we have had a strong return to tradition. A name that until recently triumphed among many parents has fallen into oblivion.
Where does the name Ewelina come from and what does it mean? One of the most famous names in Poland
Ewelina is a name for a girl of Celtic origin. In Irish it comes from the word “Éibhleann”. It means joy and light, which is why it is special for a baby girl. It can also come from the Old French word “aveline”, which is a diminutive of the word avis (bird). This name appeared in the Middle Ages, and has been present in Poland since the 19th century. Name days are celebrated in Poland on May 26 and December 24. Diminutives include: Ewelinka, Ewelinuś, Ewelinek, Ewa, Ewusia, Ewel, Linusia, Ewela. In other languages, Ewelina is, for example, Evelin or Evelina.
Is Ewelina a pretty name? In recent years, it has been given less often than before
The name Ewelina is not currently popular among parents and has not been given very often in recent years. This is evidenced by statistics published on the website dane.gov.pl. In 2023, only 116 girls received it, while a year earlier it was awarded by their parents 122 times. In 2021, it was 85 times, and in 2020 – 118. For comparison, the most popular female name in 2023, Zofia, was chosen by parents for their daughters as many as 4,968 times. If you’d like, please vote in our poll below.
Source: Gazeta
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