Eileen: Name Meaning, Origin, Nicknames and Popularity

The name Eileen is of Irish origin and means "bright and shining one". It is derived from the Gaelic name Eibhlin, which in turn comes from the Germanic name Avelina. Eileen can also be considered a variant of the name Helen.

The name Eileen is of Irish origin. It is derived from the name Eibhlín, which is the Gaelic form of the English name Evelyn. Eileen is a diminutive of Eibhlín, and it became popular in the English-speaking world in the early 20th century.

The name Eileen has a moderate level of popularity. It was more commonly used in the past, particularly between the 1930s and 1960s, but its popularity has declined in recent years. However, it still maintains a certain level of recognition and usage.

Some variations of the name Eileen include:
1. Aileen
2. Ileana
3. Ilene
4. Ayleen
5. Eilene
6. Eilin
7. Ileen
8. Ailene
9. Alene
10. Elene

1. Eil
2. Leen
3. Lee
4. Eily
5. Lene

1. Eileen Davidson - American actress known for her roles in soap operas such as "The Young and the Restless" and "Days of Our Lives"
2. Eileen Atkins - British actress known for her work in film, television, and theater
3. Eileen Brennan - American actress known for her role in the film "Private Benjamin"
4. Eileen Heckart - American actress known for her work on stage and screen, including her role in the film "Butterflies Are Free"
5. Eileen Derbyshire - British actress known for her long-running role as Emily Bishop on the soap opera "Coronation Street"
6. Eileen Myles - American poet and writer
7. Eileen Chang - Chinese author known for her novels and short stories
8. Eileen Collins - American astronaut, the first female Space Shuttle pilot and commander
9. Eileen Gray - Irish architect and furniture designer
10. Eileen Ford - American model agency executive, founder of Ford Models.