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Aileen

The Scottish variation of Eileen that's derived from "Eibhlin." In use since the 19th century especially popular in Scotland, also considered a variation of Evelyn and Helen. Eileen was the most widely used form until 1997.

Origin: Celtic; Scottish

Gender: Female

Meaning Tags: Flowers, Plants & Trees; Geographic; Add a Meaning Tag

Variations: Aidan +; Alan +; Alastair +; Add a Variation

Alternative Spellings: Aileene +; Ailene +; Eileen +; Eileene +; Ilean +; Ileane +; Ileen +; Ileene +; Ilene +; Illene +; Add an Alternative

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Famous Aileens: Eileen Brennan (actress); Add a Famous Aileen

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