Name Eilidh Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Eilidh

Eilidh is a ♀ girl’s name.

Origin of the name Eilidh

Eilidh is a Scottish diminutive of Eilionoir or Eleonore and a Gaelic variant of the Greek name Helen.

What is the meaning of the name Eilidh?

Eilidh means “the other Aenor”, “merciful” and “God is my light” (from Eleonore). Deriving from Helen, Eilidh means “torch”, “beautiful”, “light”, “bright” and “shining”.

Pronunciation of Eilidh