Eilis

EYE-leesh

Irish variation of Elizabeth

"pledged to God"

Eilis Origin and Meaning

The name Eilis is a girl's name of Irish origin meaning "pledged to God".

Familiar in the US thanks to the lovely movie Brooklyn, based on the Colm Toibin novel of the same name. Popular in medieval times, it is still used in Ireland (properly spelt with a fada: Eilís) could make an alternative to the super-popular Isla. Eilish and Eibhlis are alternate forms.

Eilis Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1725 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Eilis

• 1725 Nameberry 2025

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Famous People Named Eilis

• Eilis Dillon Irish novelist
• Eilis Ni Dhuibhne Irish novelist
• Eilis O'Hanlon Irish journalist and writer
• Eilis Kirwan Irish film director

The name Eilis in Pop Culture

• Eilis Lacey main character in novel/film "Brooklyn"