Ailsa
AYL-sah
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Meaning: Of the island, of the fairy rock
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Irving
Boy · English · Medium name
- Meaning
- Green river, sea friend
- Pronunciation
- UR-ving
- Origin
- English
- Popularity
- Rare in United States (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
From Scottish surname, from Gaelic 'ir' (green) and 'afon' (river); possibly Brythonic.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
VintageClassicNature-inspired
Languages in use: Scottish Gaelic, English
Commonly used in: United States, Scotland
Alternate spellings
IrvinEnglish
Simplified form.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Irving Berlin
1888–1989
Russian-born American composer and lyricist who wrote 'God Bless America'.
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Behind the Name, Scottish Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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