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Eileen

The origin and history of Eileen.

Etymology

Comes from Anglicised forms of the Irish names Eibhlín, Eilín or Aibhilín used in Middle English and Modern English, all cognate with Evelyn from Old French Aveline. It is also sometimes used for the Irish name Éibhleann, possibly from Old Irish oíph (“radiance, beauty”).

Origin: Irish

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