Ileen
Germanic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Ileen
The name 'Ileen' is a variant of 'Eileen', which is the Anglicized form of the Irish name 'Eibhlín', itself derived from the Norman French 'Aveline', ultimately from the Germanic root meaning "desired" or "wished for child." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly Irish and Scottish, with no specific religious affiliation, though it gained popularity in the 20th century without notable historical figures.
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Etymology
The name 'Ileen' is a variant of 'Eileen', which is the Anglicized form of the Irish name 'Eibhlín', itself derived from the Norman French 'Aveline', ultimately from the Germanic root meaning "desired" or "wished for child." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly Irish and Scottish, with no specific religious affiliation, though it gained popularity in the 20th century without notable historical figures.
Ileen currently ranks #14,135 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1924.
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