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Errin

Girl name · 49 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Errin: 49 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 6 births in 2000.

Errin is a modern variant of Erin, the anglicised form of the Irish Gaelic name Éirinn, meaning “Ireland” – it comes from the dative case of the word for the island itself. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, partly through the poetic use of “Erin” as a personification of Ireland. Famous bearers include the American actress Erin Moran, best known for playing Joanie Cunningham on *Happy Days*, and the Scottish actress Erin Armstrong, who appeared in the film *The Angels' Share*. The name also shares its root with the River Erne in Ireland and Northern Ireland, whose name derives from the same Gaelic source. A notable variant is the Welsh name Aeron, which sounds similar but has a completely different origin, meaning “berry” or “slaughter”.