Irish girl name
Eibhlín Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Eibhlín means form of aveline; also used for helen. Irish form of Aveline (Norman French), from which Eileen derives; also used as the Irish equivalent of Helen
Eibhlín is the Irish form of Eileen and Helen, and it appears in Irish history in the memorable figure of Eibhlín Dubh Ní Chonaill, the eighteenth-century poet who composed the great lament for her husband, Art Ó Laoghaire. The Irish spelling uses the old combination bh, which is silent here, so the name sounds like eh-LEEN. It is a warm and familiar name for older generations and is now rarer, which makes it quietly distinctive. Eibhlín suits families who like a lyrical name with literary associations.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
Variants of Eibhlín
EileenAileenEibhlinEveleen
Well-known people named Eibhlín
Eibhlín Dubh Ní Chonaill.
Eibhlín popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2025 Eibhlín ranked #352 in Ireland (11 babies) and #16,552 in the US (5 babies). It is far more popular in Ireland than in America.
Ireland (girls)United States (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 Eibhlín mean?
Eibhlín means "form of aveline; also used for helen". Irish form of Aveline (Norman French), from which Eileen derives; also used as the Irish equivalent of Helen.
How do you pronounce Eibhlín?
Eibhlín is pronounced ay-LEEN.
What is the origin of Eibhlín?
Eibhlín is of Irish origin. Irish form of Aveline (Norman French), from which Eileen derives; also used as the Irish equivalent of Helen.