About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- Variants
- Aoileann
- Stronghold region
- All-Ireland
Overview
An old Irish female name; rare today, related etymologically to the names beginning Aoibh-.
The story behind Aoileann
Aoileann is largely a 20th-century literary revival, formed from poetic Irish elements and adopted by parents drawn to its melodic sound.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; poetic compound name.
Did you know?
Built from the elements 'aoi' (loveliness) and 'leann' (fair).
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