Illene
Irish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Illene
The name 'Illene' is a variant of 'Eileen', which is an Anglicized form of the Irish name 'Eibhlín', derived from the Norman French 'Aveline' and ultimately from the Latin 'Avellana' (meaning "hazelnut"), though it is often interpreted as meaning "light" or "bright" due to its phonetic similarity to the Greek 'Helenē'.
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Etymology
The name 'Illene' is a variant of 'Eileen', which is an Anglicized form of the Irish name 'Eibhlín', derived from the Norman French 'Aveline' and ultimately from the Latin 'Avellana' (meaning "hazelnut"), though it is often interpreted as meaning "light" or "bright" due to its phonetic similarity to the Greek 'Helenē'. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly Irish and American, with no specific religious association, and gained modest popularity in the early 20th century without notable historical figures.
Illene currently ranks #6,895 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1941.
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