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Irelynn
Pronounced EYE-rə-lin /ˈaɪ.rə.lɪn/High
Meaning: Modern American blend evoking Ireland — the country name from Ériu, its patron goddess — finished with -lynn, 'lake'Medium
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History & Origin
Irelynn is a modern American coinage that miniaturizes Ireland — whose name flows from Ériu, the island's tutelary goddess, plus the Germanic 'land' — and caps it with -lynn, the all-purpose feminine ending from Welsh llyn, 'lake'. It followed the path opened when Ireland itself became a girl's name (notably Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger's daughter Ireland, born 1995).
Spellings include Irelyn, Irelynn, and Irelend-adjacent inventions, all rare and all twenty-first-century. The name appeals to families wanting an Irish-heritage signal without picking a Gaelic name they fear America will mangle.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Irelynn mean?
Irelynn is a modern blend evoking Ireland — named for the goddess Ériu — with the -lynn ending meaning 'lake'.
How do you pronounce Irelynn?
It's said EYE-rə-lin /ˈaɪ.rə.lɪn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Irelynn a boy or girl name?
Irelynn is a girl's name.
How popular is Irelynn?
Irelynn is a rare, modern name in the U.S.