Ailbhe
Irish · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Ailbhe
Ailbhe is an ancient Irish name of pre-Christian origin, often linked to the Old Irish word for "white" and to Ailbe, a legendary hound in Irish mythology belonging to the hero Mac Da Thó.
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Etymology
Irish given name
Ailbhe currently ranks #1,819 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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