Gender: Female
Evelyn Mary Dunbar was a British artist, illustrator and teacher. She is notable for recording women's contributions to World War II on the United Kingdom home front, particularly the work of the Women's Land Army. She was the only woman working for the War Artists' Advisory Committee on a full-time salaried basis. Dunbar had a deep devotion to nature and a particular affection for the landscape of Kent. Dunbar was modest regarding her achievements and outside of the post-war mainstream art world which has led to some neglect of her work until recent years. She painted murals at Brockley County Secondary School, and was a member of the Society of Mural Painters. After the war she painted portraits, allegorical pictures and especially landscapes. She attempted a return to mural painting in 1958 with a commission at Bletchley Park Teacher Training College, but was unable to fulfil the original specification.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on June 1, 2024
On the name Evelyn Dunbar, Evelyn means Hazelnut, Little Bird, Desired, Life Giving, Light, Life, Bird, Beauty, Radiance.
The name Evelyn Dunbar is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Evelyn is commonly found in United States of America, Chile, Mexico, and 91 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Evelyn is recorded 91,078 times globally, ranking it as the 654th most common name worldwide.
Evelyn is most prevalent in United States of America, with 18,660 occurrences, making it the 297th most popular name in the country.
In Puerto Rico, the name Evelyn is found among 1 in every 65 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #297 | 1 : 97 |
| Chile | #138 | 1 : 69 |
| Mexico | #309 | 1 : 131 |
| Peru | #230 | 1 : 165 |
| Nigeria | #256 | 1 : 239 |
| Colombia | #615 | 1 : 352 |
| Italy | #815 | 1 : 334 |
| South Africa | #648 | 1 : 721 |
| Malaysia | #556 | 1 : 837 |
| United Kingdom | #640 | 1 : 242 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Evelyn from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Evelyn Mary Dunbar was a British artist, illustrator and teacher. She is notable for recording women's contributions to World War II on the United Kingdom home front, particularly the work of the Women's Land Army. She was the only woman working for the War Artists' Advisory Committee on a full-time salaried basis. Dunbar had a deep devotion to nature and a particular affection for the landscape of Kent. Dunbar was modest regarding her achievements and outside of the post-war mainstream art world which has led to some neglect of her work until recent years. She painted murals at Brockley County Secondary School, and was a member of the Society of Mural Painters. After the war she painted portraits, allegorical pictures and especially landscapes. She attempted a return to mural painting in 1958 with a commission at Bletchley Park Teacher Training College, but was unable to fulfil the original specification.
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