About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Eva, Ava
- Variants
- Aoibh
- Stronghold region
- All-Ireland
Overview
A modern Irish name derived from the same root as Aoife, popular in Ireland since the 1990s.
The story behind Aoibhe
Aoibhe surged in popularity after 2000 as parents sought shorter, distinctively Irish names; it now ranks among Ireland's most chosen baby names.
Mythology & legend
Modern short form of Aoibheann; same background.
Did you know?
Aoibhe is consistently among the top 30 girls' names in Ireland in the 21st century.
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