Ashlin

Variation of Aislinn, Irish

"dream"

Ashlin Origin and Meaning

The name Ashlin is a girl's name.

Ashlin is a feminine name with Irish and Gaelic origins. It's a variant of the more common Aisling, which means 'dream' or 'vision' in Irish Gaelic. The name emerged from the genre of Irish poetry known as the 'aisling,' where Ireland appears to the poet in a dream in the form of a beautiful woman. Ashlin offers a more Anglicized spelling while preserving the melodic quality of the original. As a given name, it has gained modest popularity since the late 20th century, particularly in families with Irish heritage. Ashlin carries connotations of imagination, creativity, and ethereal beauty while remaining distinctive without being too unusual.