Ailbhe
Meaningwhite, bright · Irish
Ailbhe is a Gaelic and Irish girl name meaning “white, bright”. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It shares its name with a color or gem. It sounds short and punchy, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a longer middle name.
Did you know?
- Word funAilbhe doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Ailbhe
Ailbhe is a girl name of Gaelic and Irish origin meaning “white, bright”. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat and ends on an open, friendly vowel, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Ailbhe at school.
Origin:Gaelic namesIrish names
More Gaelic girl names
- Girl name: Nora · honor
- Girl name: Hazel · hazel tree
- Girl name: Isla · from Islay
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
- Unisex name: Quinn · descendant of Conn
- Girl name: Alana · possibly little rock
Questions about the name Ailbhe
What does the name Ailbhe mean?
Ailbhe means “white, bright” and comes from Irish. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Clara (“bright, clear”), Claire (“clear, bright”), Phoebe (“bright, radiant”) and Zahra (“radiant, bright”).
What is the origin of the name Ailbhe?
Ailbhe is Gaelic and Irish in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Ailbhe turns up in more than one tradition. Other Gaelic names to consider are Nora (“honor”), Hazel (“hazel tree”), Isla (“from Islay”) and Riley (“rye clearing”).
Is Ailbhe a boy or girl name?
Ailbhe is a girl name.
What names are similar to Ailbhe?
If you like Ailbhe, you might also like Clara, Claire, Phoebe and Zahra.
What should I know before naming my baby Ailbhe?
Ailbhe is a Gaelic and Irish girl name meaning “white, bright”. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It shares its name with a color or gem. It sounds short and punchy, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.