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Eibhlin
OriginIrish form of Aveline and Evelyn, German
Meaning"desired; or water, island"
US RankUnranked
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About Eibhlin
The Irish Gaelic form of Evelyn or Aveline, this name is more authentically spelled Eibhlín. It appears in the title of a love song by 17th century composer Cearbhall Óg Ó Dálaigh, called Eibhlín a Rún.
Eibhlín is possibly the source of the more familiar Eileen, which is also used as an Irish form of Helen ("bright, shining").
Pronounced AY-lin; EV-lin.
As of October 2026, Eibhlin ranked #16547 in US births in 2017 SSA, peaked at #9727 in 2014.
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- Eibhlín Dubh Ní Chonaill
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- Eibhlin Byrne
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- Eibhlin O'Donnell
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