AOIFE  (EE-fa)

Gender: F
Origin: Irish Gaelic
Meaning: "beauty, radiance"

Pronounced EE-fa, this name is very popular in Ireland, as it is here in the easier-to-comprehend Anglo form Ava or Eva. It was borne by several different heroines of ancient Irish legend.

Variations:
Ava, Eva, Aife

Aoife is being discussed in our message boards:

• new game buuild a family together
• 1 week to due date - need some suggestions!
• A brother or sister for little Jack or Olivia
• middle name for Paisley
• Model names

Read Nameberry blog posts about Aoife:

• SCOTTISH BABY NAMES: What's 'in' in Inverness?
• IRISH NAMES NOW: What's doing in Dublin?
• IRISH CELEBRITY BABY NAMES
• IRISH BABY NAMES: Hot Off The Press