Meaning: Possibly kernel or grain
The story
Eithne may derive from an Old Irish word for a kernel or grain. It appears in Irish legend and saints’ names, while the proposed word origin should remain qualified.
Nicknames
- Ena
Spellings & variants
- Enya
- Ethna
- Ethne
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Eithne comes from Irish.
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