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Eirlys

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Pronounced AIR-lis /ˈaɪɾ.lɪs/Medium

Meaning: From the Welsh Eirlys, 'snowdrop' — literally built from eira ('snow') and llys — the delicate white flower of late winter. A pretty Welsh nature name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Welsh flower name: Eirlys means 'snowdrop' (said 'AIR-lis'). Delicate, wintry, and rare.
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Origin MediumWelsh
MeaningFrom the Welsh Eirlys, 'snowdrop' — literally built from eira ('snow') and llys — the delicate white flower of late winter. A pretty Welsh nature name.
U.S. rank (2025)#15554 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 13

History & Origin

Eirlys is Welsh for 'snowdrop,' rooted in eira, 'snow.' It reads as a pretty, wintry nature name, cherished in Wales and rare elsewhere, delicate and evocative (said 'AIR-lis').

Outside Wales it appears very rarely, including in the U.S. Rare, wintry, and pretty.

Did you know? Eirlys is the Welsh word for 'snowdrop,' built from eira ('snow') — the small white flower that pushes up through late winter, making it a delicate nature name (said 'AIR-lis').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Eirlys — Welsh 'snowdrop', from eira 'snow'

Variations

EirlysEirlisEira

Nicknames

EiriLys

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Seren— a like Welsh nature name ('star')
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eirlys mean?

Eirlys is Welsh for 'snowdrop,' built from eira, 'snow' — the delicate white flower of late winter.

How do you pronounce Eirlys?

It's said AIR-lis /ˈaɪɾ.lɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Eirlys a boy or girl name?

Eirlys is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Eirlys?

Eirlys is a rare name outside Wales, including in the U.S.

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