Eilidh
Meaning of Eilidh
Eilidh is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. It has Scottish Gaelic origins and is pronounced as AY-lee (/ˈeːli/). The name is also sometimes spelled as Eilie or Eily. While not very common in the United States, it has been steadily increasing in popularity over the years. In recent years, it has ranked between 7th and 18th in terms of occurrences, with a peak of 5 occurrences in 2012 and 2013. Eilidh carries a sense of charm and elegance, making it a great choice for parents seeking an uncommon yet appealing name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
Scottish Gaelic
- Pronunced as AY-lee (/ˈeːli/)
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Notable People Named Eilidh
| Eilidh Doyle, formerly known as Eilidh Child, is a retired British track and field athlete who specialized in the 400 meters hurdles and won an Olympic bronze medal in the 4 x 400 meters relay at the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro. |
| Eilidh Jane McIntyre is a British former sailor who won a gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics and received an MBE for her services to yachting. |
| Eilidh Margaret Barbour is a Scottish television presenter and reporter who became the main presenter for BBC's golf coverage in 2017. |
| Eilidh Sinclair is a Scottish rugby union player known for her role as a winger for Exeter Chiefs and the Scottish national rugby team. |
