Eilidh
Girl name · Gaelic · pronounced AY-lee
Verified name
What does Eilidh mean?
Sun, radiant one
Origin and language
Gaelic
Language family: Scottish Gaelic|Scottish
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 936 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 1454 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Eila
Variant: Ailidh, Eilidh
Related: Ellie
Using Eilidh across cultures
The Gaelic form of Helen, glowing like the sun.
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