Erin

A traditionally female name, the meaning of Erin is ‘peace’. Originating from Irish culture, this is the poetic and historical name given to Ireland, taken from the word ‘eire’. According to Irish mythology and folklore, the name Erin was given to the island after the goddess Eriu. In the ancient days, ‘erin go bra’ was a slogan that became famous and its meaning was ‘Ireland forever’. When given as a name, this also means ‘green water’. In the Holy Bible, the name Erin means ‘tenacity’, ‘fairness’ and ‘effervescence’. Adding to the existing meanings, the name also means ‘from the island to the west’. Erin Morgenstern, the American writer, is a famous personality with this name. She is known for writing 'The Night Circus', which has been published in more than twelve languages. She also wrote 'The Starless Sea'.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

from the island to the west

Origin

Irish

Numerology

E is for elegant, born within you.

R is for rational, the way you think.

I is for instill, the lesson of life.

N is for nice, need I say more?

Lucky

Erin lucky number is 1.

1 symbolizes a pioneering spirit, independent nature, and innate leadership capabilities. On a bad day, 1 can be a bit bossy or boastful, hiding any insecurities behind over-developed self-importance. 1 must remember that although it is first, it can very quickly become the loneliest number. Even the most autonomous 1s need the support of their friends, family, and lovers.

Famous People Named Erin

• Lolita Chakrabarti British actress
• Lolita Davidovich Canadian actress
• Lolita Files American novelist
• Carolyn Sue Jones American actress
• Carolyn Inez McCormick American actress

Erin in Pop Culture

• Marisol Garcés del Valle main character in Mexican telenovela "Marisol"
• Marisol Lewis character on TV's "Degrassi: The Next Generation"
• Marisol Deering main character on TV's "Devious Maids"
• "Marisol " song by Emily Osment
• Marisol Durán character in movie "Cheetah Girls 2"