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Eileen

A traditionally feminine name of Irish origin, the meaning of Eileen is 'bright and shining one'. A Persian-Turkish name, it also means 'one who belongs to the tribe'. Other figurative meanings of the name mean 'friendly', 'lovable' and 'likable'. When given as a name, it means 'lively' and 'pleasant' too. An anglicized variant derived from Aveline and Helen, Eileen also means 'strength', little bird' and 'the desired one'. As a name, it also means 'beautiful' and 'light'. In the field of music, 'Come On Eileen' is the title of a 1982 song written by Kevin Rowland.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

desired; or water, island

Origin

Scottish variation of Evelyn

Numerology

E is for exquisite, who could argue?

I is for ignite, the fire in you!

L is for laughter, you spread wherever you go.

E is for exotic, no lack of spirit here!

E is for electric, a sparkling trait!

N is for noble, your regal bearing.

Lucky

Eileen lucky number is 5.

Free-thinking, adventurous, and progressive, 5 is defined by freedom. 5 needs to experience the world by engaging its five senses: For 5, life lessons are acquired through spontaneous acts of bravery. Akin to Sagittarius energy within astrology, 5 is known for its playful, impulsive, and vivacious spirit.

Famous People Named Eileen

  • Eileen Moore British actress
  • Eileen Heckart (born Anna Eileen Herbert) American actress
  • Eileen June Atkins English actress
  • (Verla) Eileen (Regina) Brennan American actress
  • Eileen Farrell American opera singer
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Eileen in Pop Culture

  • Eileen Galvin character in the video game Silent Hill 4
  • Eileen character in comic strip "Fox Trot"
  • Eileen Codlin character from "Extraordinary" by Adam Selzer
  • Eileen Prince mother of Severus Snape in the Harry Potter series
  • Eileen the mole in animated series "Regular Show"
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