Erin - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Erin \e-

, also used as girl's name Erin, is pronounced AIR-en. It is of Irish and Gaelic origin. Poetic name for Ireland. Today, Erin is more commonly used for girls.

Erin has 1 variant form: Eri.

For more information, see also the related name Aaron.

Baby names that sound like Erin are Arin, Eran, Eron, Erwin and Orin.

Erin is a somewhat common first name for men (#802 out of 1220) and also a somewhat common last name for both men and women (#57403 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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