Ailsa name meaning

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Updated: March 15th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Old Norse and Germanic
Usage: Scottish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Ailsa AYL-suh
Meaning: Island
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What does Ailsa mean?

Unconventional girl name Ailsa means "Island" which is used in Scottish is originated from Old Norse and Germanic. Ailsa is a version of dominant and perennial Alice. Alice is a short of Adelheid.

Alice is French and English cognate of Aliz. Alice's meaning is Of a Noble Kind and Noble Sort came from Old High German and Germanic.

How do I pronounce Ailsa?

The most common pronunciation of one syllabled Ailsa is AYL-suh with emphasis on first AYL syllable. The other ways to say the name are a(i)-lsa or ail-sa.

Variants of Ailsa

Ailsah, Alice, Adalheidis, Adaliz, Adelais, Aliz, Adelice, Lisa, Aleka, Alycia, Alicemarie, Aidaliz, Adela, Adelheid, Adaleiz, Aliaz, Aliza, Adelaide, Leasa, Lisie, Lesa, Talissa, Adalisa, Elisheba, Louisa, Elisabet, Alexandra, Alika, Alyciah

Names that rhyme with Ailsa

How popular is the name Ailsa?

Ailsa is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 700 names. In 1998, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 619 on girl names chart when 41 babies were named Ailsa.

There are over 613 babies that have been given the name Ailsa in England and Wales. Ailsa is an uncommon baby name in United States, even after 49 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 4000.

Over 507 babies in United States have been named Ailsa.

Ailsa is a rare baby name in France and may not be used now. Ailsa is a common name in England, Scotland and Australia while somewhat familiar name in New Zealand, Brazil, South Africa, China, Indonesia, Dominican Republic, Wales and Canada.

As per our research, over 8000 people has been named Ailsa globally.

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2018770614
2017106249
2016881212
2015108349
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What numbers say about Ailsa?

You are a good friend and know how to keep secrets. You prefer to deal with things that matter and leave out all the rest. Focus on spirituality and leave out the material success. You are hard to read but once someone gets close to you, you allow the person to manipulate you on purpose in order to see how he or she will treat you thinking they have power over you. The number 6 as your expression number reveals you have a caring nature.

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Sibling Names for Ailsa

If you've chosen the name Ailsa for your baby girl, you may want to consider giving her siblings names with a similar feel. Here are some inspired ideas that would make perfect pairings for Ailsa. From classic and traditional to more unique and modern names, there's sure to be something on this list that will fit your taste and style.

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Famous people named Ailsa

  • Ailsa Mellon Bruce, prominent American socialite and philanthropist
  • Ailsa Piper, Australian writer, director and performer
  • Ailsa Berk in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi as Miscellaneous Crew
  • Ailsa Marshall in Act of Valor as Actress
  • Ailsa Craig acted in TV series Dear Aunt Agnes

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