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Slaine

Girl name · English · Gaelic · Irish

Meaninghealth · Irish

Slaine is an English and Gaelic girl name meaning “health”, with Irish roots. 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 sounds short and punchy, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a longer middle name.

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  • AnagramShuffle the letters of Slaine and you get Selina. Same letters, different name.
  • Word funSlaine doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
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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 Slaine

Slaine is a girl name of English, Gaelic and Irish origin meaning “health”. 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 Slaine at school.

Origin:English namesGaelic namesIrish names

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Questions about the name Slaine

What does the name Slaine mean?

Slaine means “health” and comes from Irish. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Afiya (“health”).

What is the origin of the name Slaine?

Slaine is English, Gaelic and Irish in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Slaine turns up in more than one tradition. Other English names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Charlotte (“free”), Harper (“harp player”) and Elizabeth (“God is my oath”).

Is Slaine a boy or girl name?

Slaine is a girl name.

What names are similar to Slaine?

If you like Slaine, you might also like Afiya.

What should I know before naming my baby Slaine?

Slaine is an English and Gaelic girl name meaning “health”, with Irish roots. 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 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.