Eithne name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Old Irish and Celtic
Usage: Scottish, Irish and Danish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Eithne EN-ya
Meaning: Eithne and The Word Aed Which is of the Meaning Fire
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What does Eithne mean?

Used especially in Irish, Scottish and Danish new-fangled and anomalous, Eithne aimed at girls and of Celtic and Old Irish origin, Eithne means "Eithne or The Word Aed Which is of the Meaning Fire".

Eithne is feminine of Aidan. Aidan is variant form of Aodh. Aidan is form of Aodán in English language. Rarefied and Fresh Aidan came from Celtic and Old Irish, meaning of Aidan is "Intelligent, Fire and Name of a Saint".

How do I pronounce Eithne?

One syllabled Eithne is most commonly pronounced as EN-ya. There should be emphasis on first EN syllable while speaking. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., e(i)-th-ne.

Variants of Eithne

Aine, Aini, Ainee, Aino, Ani

Middle Names for Eithne

Mertie, Marlena, view more middle names that goes with Eithne

How popular is the name Eithne?

Eithne is a unique baby name in Ireland, it has been in use since 1964 and was able to reach the top 200 names. In 1966, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 119 on girl names chart when 48 babies were named Eithne.

Over 761 babies in Ireland have been named Eithne. The name is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, its highest ever rank is 2407 (1998) in its 12 years run on England and Wales naming chart.

Eithne is a rare baby name in United States, chances of it being still in use are very slim. Also, Eithne is a familiar name in Northern Ireland and England. At least, 4000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our estimate.

YearRankBirths
2007176325
[1] Source: Social Security Administration

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What numerology tells about Eithne?

Nothing escapes your eye, your sense of smell is highly developed, such as your sense of touch. Having vowel E as your first one in your name represents your sensitivity. Greater knowledge and truth drive you to explore constantly. You want to know how everything works, how everything was created. You can live your dream life only if you put your mind to it. You are strongly interested in exploring scientific fields, mysticism, and philosophy.

Other names similar to Eithne, for would be moms

  •  Alleyn is used commonly in English and Scottish aimed at boys is of Celtic origin, Alleyn means "Handsome or Both a Diminutive of Albert"
  •  Shanandoah has its origin in Celtic, Shanandoah means "Ancient, Old and River Name" is given to baby girls. Shanandoah is derivative of Shannon.
  •  Malmury - The unisex name Malmury is originated from Celtic is chiefly used in Old Norse. Malmury is Nordic form of The Old Irish Name Máel Muire
  •  Malcom - Meaning of Malcom is Disciple of Saint Columba is used in Finnish and Danish used as a unisex name is rooted from Old Irish and Celtic
  •  Kevan means Graceful in general used for both genders predominantly used in Dutch, Danish and English is of Celtic origin

Sibling Names for Eithne

If you're looking for sibling names to go with the uniquely beautiful name Eithne, we've got you covered! Below is a list of names that complement Eithne's Irish origins and melodic sound. Whether you're expecting another girl or boy, these options are sure to inspire your search for the perfect name for your growing family.

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Brother to Eithne

Famous people named Eithne

  • Eithne FitzGerald, Irish economist and former Labour Party politician
  • Eithne Dunne in Dementia 13 as Actress
  • Eithne Browne in Warriors as Actress

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
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