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Eirinn

Girl name · 41 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Eirinn: 41 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 10 births in 1998.

Eirinn is a Scottish and Irish Gaelic name that directly echoes the ancient Éire, the Gaelic word for Ireland itself. It shares its roots with the mythological goddess Ériu, the matron deity of the island, so the name carries a deep sense of heritage and homeland. While Eirinn is most familiar as a modern variant of the more common Erin, it has a softer, more distinctly Scottish feel and has been recorded in Scotland for decades. Notable bearers are few, but the name gains a quiet, poetic fame through its link to the place name that inspired it. Today, Eirinn is chosen by parents who want a name that sounds melodic yet grounded in Celtic tradition, and it often appears alongside related forms such as Eireann or the masculine Eirian.