Evadne

eh-VAD-nee

Greek

"pleasing one"

Evadne Origin and Meaning

The name Evadne is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "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 unusual alternative to other Greek "-ee" names like Ariadne, Daphne and Penelope. The trendy "Ev" sound makes this a lovely choice in a world of Evelyns, Evangelines and Everlys.

Popularity of the name Evadne

• 1594 Nameberry 2025

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Famous People Named Evadne

• Evadne Grace Price Australian novelist
• Evadne Baker South African actress
• Evadne de Silva Sri Lankan Senator and philanthropist

The name Evadne in Pop Culture

• Evadne several Greek mythological figures; including the mother of Iamus by Apollo
• Evadne sister of Melantius and Diphilus in "The Maid's Tragedy" (1611) by Beaumont and Fletcher
• Dr. Evadne Hinge character created by female impersonator George Logan in the duo Hinge and Bracket
• Evadne Wonder Woman's cousin on TV's "Wonder Woman"
• Evadne main character in Rebecca West's short story "Indissoluble Matrimony"
• Evadne character in Mary Shelley's The Last Man
• Evadne Clapham minor character in Anthony Powell's A Dance to the Music of Time