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Eilleen

ay-LEEN2 syllables
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Bright, shining light (Irish)

What does Eilleen mean?

Irish: Bright, shining light. Eilleen is a variant of Eileen, which comes from the Irish name 'Eibhlín', meaning 'bright, shining light'.

Is Eilleen a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Eilleen in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Eilleen in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Eilleen suit?

Classic
Elegant

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Eilleen's Arrival

The other pups are buzzing about Eilleen, hoping she's as bright as her name suggests! I mean, if she shines any brighter, we might need shades for toy time!

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Naming a new puppy?

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