Aoife name meaning

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Updated: March 15th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Old Irish and Celtic
Usage: Irish, English and Gaelic
Pronunciation: EE-fa
Meaning: Beauty and Beautiful
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What does Aoife mean?

Widespread girl name Aoife means "Beauty or Beautiful" and came from Old Irish and Celtic is used in Irish, English and Gaelic.

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How do I pronounce Aoife?

You can pronounce the one syllabled name Aoife as EE-fa. The pronunciation choose to emphasis on first EE syllable. The name can also be pronounced as ao(i)-fe.

Variants of Aoife

Aife

Names that rhyme with Aoife

How popular is the name Aoife?

Aoife was a popular name in Ireland. Over 21191 babies have been named Aoife since 1964. At the peak of its usage in 2000, it ranked 1st when 727 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

However after 56 years, the name is on free fall on the charts. In addition to that, the moniker has been in the top 5 baby names 15 times A common name in United States with over 1487 new-borns have been given the name since 1985.

Currently the name is hotter than ever, 114 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 1775th position. Also, Aoife is common in England and Wales where over 3981 new-borns have been given the name since 1996.

At its zenith in 2015, it ranked 167th when 325 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

Aoife is an uncommon baby name in France where it is still in use.

Also, Aoife is a familiar name in England, Australia, Northern Ireland and Canada. At least, 20000 people globally have carried Aoife as their given name according to our findings.

YearRankBirths
20181775114
20171879107
20161916104
2015200798
2014240675
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Aoife in Nordic countries

CountriesWomen
First NameSecondary Name
Netherlands2624
Finland025
Sweden1111
Norway1111
Denmark230

What numerology tells about Aoife?

You like to be in charge of your life and can't stand bossy people. You hate copying others. You believe life's to have fun. When it comes to love, you are always attracted by people who are your total opposite. People often mistake you for a fool but you always find an indirect way to prove them wrong. Unrestricted lifestyle is your mark. You need to communicate with people in order to expand your knowledge and widen your perspective.

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Sibling Names for Aoife

If you have chosen the beautiful Irish name "Aoife" for your baby girl, you may want to consider sibling names that complement and harmonize with it. Here are some suggestions for boy and girl names that match the unique charm of Aoife.

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Famous people named Aoife

  • Aoife MacMurrough, Irish noble
  • Aoife O'Donovan, Irish-American singer and songwriter
  • Aoife Mulholland, Irish actress and musical theatre performer
  • Aoife Hoey, (born 6 September 1983{{cite web
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  • Actor Aoife Doyle, well-known for short Chiara

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