Eilidh Girl
Origin(s)
Scottish; Gaelic
Meaning
light; radiant (Scottish); derived from 'Eilidh' meaning 'sun' (Gaelic)
Historical & Cultural Background
Eilidh is a name of Scottish origin, often associated with the Gaelic word for 'light' or 'radiance'. In Scottish culture, it has been used traditionally and is linked to various historical figures and folklore. The name is also derived from the Gaelic 'Eilidh', which connects to themes of brightness and the sun, reflecting the natural beauty of the Scottish landscape.
Trend Summary
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Variants
- Ailidh
- Eily
- Eilid
International Variants
- Eilidh (Scottish)
- Ailidh (Irish)
Famous people named Eilidh
Eilidh Child — athlete.
Eilidh McLeod — victim of the Manchester Arena attack.
Fictional characters named Eilidh
Eilidh — 'The Last of Us'.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Eilidh was first seen in the United States in 1999. Eilidh has ranked as high as #1354 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has no trending data available at the state level. In the past 5 years the name Eilidh has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Eilidh
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 11 |