Eithne

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Eithne

Gender: Feminine
Language: Irish Gaelic
Etymology:
Eithne is an old Irish Gaelic name, probably derived from the word “eithne” or “Kernel.”

History:
Eithne is a traditional Irish Gaelic name, very popular in the early Middle Ages. It is occasionally found in modern Ireland, given by parents wishing to honor their ancestry.

Pronunciation: ay-nee, ayt-nee, en-nah.

Alternates:
Anglicized: Etna, Ethna, Ena, Ethenia, Enya.

Famous Bearers:
Singers and Entertainers:
Enya (Eithne Ní Bhraonáin) (1961-)
Irish singer.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.001 % named Eithne