Erin - Names
Meaning of the name Erin
Gender:
Female
Meaning:
“green water” (in Irish)
Etymology:
It is an English version of the Irish name Éireann, which is the genitive form of Éire (meaning “Ireland”).
Variants in different languages:
There are no presently used variants of this name. However, there are two historical forms: Ériu (Irish Mythology), and already mentioned Éireann (Irish).
Trivia:
In the 19th century Irish poets used to refer to Ireland as “Erin's Isle”.
Name day:
UK
27th November
Famous people:
Erin Brady (born 1987), Miss USA 2013
Erin Moran (born 1960), American actress
Erin Morgenstern (born 1978), American writer
Erin O'Connor (born 1978), English model
Erin Sanders (born 1991), American actress
Erin Spanevello (1987 - 2008), Canadian model
Erin Way (born 1987), American actress
Additional information:
In astrology the name is connected with two colors (red and violet), and its lucky days are Wednesday and Friday. According to numerology this name is borne by strong, energetic, brave, active women, who may be great inventors and pioneers.
Popularity of the name:
England: 42nd in 2014
Ireland: 38th in 2014
Scotland: 29th in 2015
USA: 337th in 2015