girlGaelic (Scotland)

Eilidh: Meaning & Origin

Eilidh is a girl name of Gaelic (Scotland) origin meaning “Eilidh is derived from the Gaelic word 'aile', meaning 'radiant' or 'bright'. It is often associated with the sun and light, representing positivity and joy.”. It's a distinctive name with moderate popularity. With 3 syllables, it's elegant and melodic.

Pronunciation

AY-lee

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

66/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 34% of popular names.

Nicknames

EiliDhiLidi

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

22%
59
2010
46
Current
#28
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Eilidh Mae
  • Eilidh Fiona
  • Eilidh Rose

Famous Namesakes

  • Eilidh Mackay (Scottish athlete)
  • Eilidh Barbour (Scottish sports presenter)

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Eilidh