Helen
HEL-en
Girl · Greek
Meaning: Light, torch, shining one
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Eilidh
Girl · Greek · Medium name
- Meaning
- Light, sun ray, torch
- Pronunciation
- AY-lee
- Origin
- Greek
- Popularity
- Rare in United Kingdom (2022)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
From Scottish Gaelic, a form of Helen or Eleanor.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2022
ClassicVintageSoft and gentle
Languages in use: Scottish Gaelic, Greek, English
Commonly used in: Scotland, United Kingdom, United States
Alternate spellings
AilieScottish
Anglicized form.
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Full profileSources for this record
Behind the Name, Scottish Gaelic Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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