Islay
Scottish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Islay
The given name 'Islay' is derived from the Scottish Gaelic name for the island of Islay, meaning "island of the Isla people" or possibly "swirling island" from Old Norse *ísl* (ice) or Gaelic *ìle* (island).
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Etymology
The given name 'Islay' is derived from the Scottish Gaelic name for the island of Islay, meaning "island of the Isla people" or possibly "swirling island" from Old Norse *ísl* (ice) or Gaelic *ìle* (island). It is primarily used in Scottish and English-speaking cultures, with no specific religious association, and is historically notable as the name of a Hebridean island known for its whisky distilleries and as a clan territory.
Islay currently ranks #5,307 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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