About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Elizabeth, Eilish
- Variants
- Eilís, Eilísh, Eilis
- Stronghold region
- All-Ireland
Overview
The Irish form of Elizabeth; common since the late medieval period.
The story behind Éilís
A modern spelling of Eilís used by Irish-speaking parents seeking the visibly Gaelic form.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; Gaelic form of Elizabeth.
Did you know?
Variant spelling of Eilís, with the lengthening accent emphasising the long É.
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