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Oilbhe

Quick answerOilbhe is an Old Irish name meaning "elf" or "supernatural being," derived from the Celtic root *olbā, related to concepts of otherworldly or magical entities in Indo-European mythology.

Celtic · Girl · 1 syllable

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#523
TrendVintage
Peak year1979
Syllables1
OriginCeltic
LanguageOld Irish
CultureIrish
Letters6
Numerology33 Chaldean 5
Global rank#523

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Oilbhe

Oilbhe is an Old Irish name meaning "elf" or "supernatural being," derived from the Celtic root *olbā, related to concepts of otherworldly or magical entities in Indo-European mythology.

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Etymology

Oilbhe is an Old Irish name meaning "elf" or "supernatural being," derived from the Celtic root *olbā, related to concepts of otherworldly or magical entities in Indo-European mythology. The name was used in Irish and Scottish Gaelic cultures, particularly in medieval Ireland, with notable historical figures including Oilbhe of Connacht, a legendary warrior from Irish mythology and early historical records.

Oilbhe currently ranks #523 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1979.

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