Eileen
eye-LEEN
Popularity
#593
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
189,576
Peak Year
#4,267 in 1947
First Recorded
1882
Style
Vintage, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
An Irish name, derived from the name Helen, meaning 'bright, shining one'.
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Eileen Brennan
American actress of stage and screen.
Eileen Collins
Retired NASA astronaut and pilot.
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