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Ailith

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Pronounced AY-lith /ˈeɪ.lɪθ/Medium

Meaning: A revival of the ancient Old English Aethelgyth (Ailith), from aethel ('noble') and gyth ('war; strife'), 'noble war.' A rare medieval name reborn.Low

In 30 seconds: An ancient English name: Ailith means 'noble war' (said 'AY-lith'). Medieval and rare.

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Origin MediumOld English

MeaningA revival of the ancient Old English Aethelgyth (Ailith), from aethel ('noble') and gyth ('war; strife'), 'noble war.' A rare medieval name reborn.

History & Origin

Ailith comes from the Old English Aethelgyth, from aethel ('noble') and gyth ('war; strife'), 'noble war.' An authentic medieval name, it reads strong and rare — uncommon in the U.S. (said 'AY-lith').

It appears only rarely, a medieval revival. Rare, ancient, and strong.

Did you know? Ailith revives the Old English Aethelgyth — from aethel ('noble') and gyth ('war') — 'noble war,' a genuine medieval name reborn (said 'AY-lith').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Ailith — Old English Aethelgyth; 'noble war'

Variations

AethelgythAilythAylith

Nicknames

AiliLith

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ailith mean?

Ailith is an Old English name (from Aethelgyth), 'noble war,' from aethel ('noble') and gyth ('war').

How do you pronounce Ailith?

It's said AY-lith /ˈeɪ.lɪθ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ailith a boy or girl name?

Here Ailith is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Ailith?

Ailith is an extremely rare name in the U.S.