Irish girl name
Bébhinn Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Bébhinn means fair lady. From the Old Irish bé, woman, and find, fair or white
Bébhinn is an old Irish name found in early legends and genealogies, built from bé, meaning woman, and find, meaning fair or white. The anglicised spelling Bevin and the longer Béibhinn are both seen. The pronunciation BAY-vin comes as a surprise to English readers because the bh sound becomes a v. It is rarely given today, which makes it a distinctive heritage choice. Bébhinn has a soft and slightly romantic sound and would sit alongside names such as Caoimhe, Sorcha and Aoibhinn.
Variants of Bébhinn
BebhinnBevinBevinnBéibhinn
Bébhinn popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2024 Bébhinn ranked #545 in Ireland (6 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 Bébhinn mean?
Bébhinn means "fair lady". From the Old Irish bé, woman, and find, fair or white.
How do you pronounce Bébhinn?
Bébhinn is pronounced BAY-vin.
What is the origin of Bébhinn?
Bébhinn is of Irish origin. From the Old Irish bé, woman, and find, fair or white.