Meaning: Short form of Eilionoir; also associated with Helen
The story
Eilidh is a Scottish Gaelic diminutive of Eilionoir and is also used as a form of Helen. A single direct torch or light meaning obscures those distinct name relationships.
Spellings & variants
- Ailie
- Eilie
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Eilidh comes from Scottish Gaelic.
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