EITHNE  ( EN-ya)

Gender: F
Origin: Gaelic
Meaning: "nut kernel"

Name of a goddess who survived only on milk. Pretty and soulful, but the phonetic spelling might be easier for kids in other cultures.

Nicknames & Variations:
Ena, Aithnea, Ethnee, Eithne, Ethnea, Ethnah, Aine, Enya

Eithne is being discussed in our message boards:

• Audrey in the top spot! Middle name?
• Help with short list of names and middles.
• What do you think of the name Aoife
• 1 week to due date - need some suggestions!
• Having second thoughts

Read Nameberry blog posts about Eithne:

• IRISH BABY NAMES: Hot Off The Press