Irish · Girl name
Eileen
“origin uncertain; possibly desired or hazelnut”
About the name Eileen
Eileen is an anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic name Eibhlín. Eibhlín itself is derived from the Norman French name Aveline, which is of uncertain meaning but may be related to the word for ‘hazelnut’ or possibly ‘desired.’ Although Eileen has sometimes been associated with Helen due to phonetic similarity, it is not etymologically related. Eileen Gray was a notable Irish architect and designer known for her influential work in modernist architecture.
- Meaning
- origin uncertain; possibly desired or hazelnut
- Origin
- Irish
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- eye-LEEN(2 syl.)
Middle names for Eileen
- Eileen Marie
- Eileen Ann
- Eileen Renee
- Eileen Joy
- Eileen Claire
Questions about Eileen
- What does Eileen mean?
- Eileen is an Irish name meaning "origin uncertain; possibly desired or hazelnut".
- How do you pronounce Eileen?
- Eileen is pronounced eye-LEEN, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Eileen?
- Variants of Eileen include Aileen, Eilene.
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