Names That Mean Jealousy
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- Etain
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"jealousy"Description:
The Etain (or more properly Étaín) of Irish mythology was a beautiful fairy turned into a fly (or in some versions, a butterfly), by a jealous queen. The insect Étaín fell into a glass of milk and was swallowed by yet another queen, then reborn as a beautiful maiden. Its pronunciation is similar to the number eighteen.
- Étaoin
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"jealousy"Description:
This name of a mythical beauty transformed into a scarlet fly by a jealous wife is popular in its native land; here, while pleasant to the ear, it's bewildering on paper.
- Aideen
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"jealousy"Description:
A name possibly derived from Etain, an ancient Irish sun and horse goddess whose name is still used. Adina is a related choice.
- Éadaoin
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"jealousy"Description:
Modern Irish form of the mythological name Étaín.
- Envi
Origin:
Variation of Envy, EnglishMeaning:
"jealousy"Description:
Still not far enough removed from one of the seven deadly sins.
- Envie
Origin:
Variation of Envy, EnglishMeaning:
"jealousy"Description:
A more name-like take on Envy.
- Étaín
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"jealousy"Description:
The Étaín of Irish mythology was a beautiful fairy turned into a fly (or in some versions, a butterfly), by a jealous queen. The insect Étaín fell into a glass of milk and was swallowed by yet another queen, then reborn as a beautiful maiden. Its pronunciation is similar to the number eighteen.
- Envy
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"jealousy"Description:
We understand the appeal — similar to Evie, a word name — but envy is not a quality you want to incite in your child.
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