Eithne (earlier Ethniu, Ethliu, Ethlinn and a variety of other spellings - see below) is a popular Irish female name meaning 'little fire' and is borne by a variety of historical and legendary figures, including:
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Other spellings and earlier forms include: Ethnea, Ethlend, Ethnen, Ethlenn, Ethnenn, Eithene, Ethne, Aithne, Enya, Áine (sometimes a separate name), Ena, Edna, Etney, Eithnenn, Eithlenn, Eithna, Ethni, Edlend, Edlenn.
Eithne is considered by some sources to be the feminine cognate of the name Aidan.[1]
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