Meaning and Origin
What does the name Eilidh mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Eilidh
User Submitted Origins
Gaelic
58%
Scottish
40%
German
2%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Indiana, U.S. says the name Eilidh means "Scots Gaelic form of Helen/Ellen. Meaning is radiant one or bringer of light" and is of Scottish origin.
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Eilidh is of Scottish origin and means "Eilidh a Scottish feminine given name meaning radiant one. Although it is the equivalent of Ellie, it is usually anglicized as Helen".
- 4 people from the United Kingdom agree the name Eilidh means "Light".
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Wiktionary
- A female given name of Scottish Gaelic origin, sometimes used as a Gaelic form of Ellen or Helen