Scottish Gaelic girl name
Ailidh Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Ailidh means noble. A Scottish Gaelic form of Alice, which comes from a Germanic word for noble
Ailidh is a Scottish Gaelic name generally treated as a form of Alice. It sits comfortably beside Eilidh, sharing the soft ending in -idh that gives many Highland names their lilting sound. The spelling looks demanding to outsiders, yet the pronunciation is simple and close to the English Ally. It remains rare outside Scotland, so parents who choose it usually want a name with real Gaelic spelling and an easy sound. It pairs well with Scottish surnames and with middle names such as Rose, Morag or Catriona.
Variants of Ailidh
AilieAlly
Ailidh popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2014 Ailidh ranked #876 in Ireland (3 babies). It is too rare to appear in US rankings.
Ireland (girls)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ailidh mean?
Ailidh means "noble". A Scottish Gaelic form of Alice, which comes from a Germanic word for noble.
How do you pronounce Ailidh?
Ailidh is pronounced AL-ee.
What is the origin of Ailidh?
Ailidh is of Scottish Gaelic origin. A Scottish Gaelic form of Alice, which comes from a Germanic word for noble.