Aisling
Aisling is a Christian girl name of Irish origin, meaning “Dream, vision”.
| Meaning | Dream, vision |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Irish |
| Written as | Aisling |
| Pronunciation | ASH-ling |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Ireland, Northern Ireland |
Meaning and origin of Aisling
Aisling is the Irish word for 'dream' or 'vision'. In the eighteenth century it also named a genre of Irish poetry, the aisling, in which Ireland appears to the poet as a beautiful woman. The word only became a given name in the twentieth century, as part of the Irish language revival. Pronunciation varies, with ASH-ling and ASH-leen both heard in Ireland.
Is Aisling a Christian name?
Aisling is an Irish-language word name rather than a saint's name, so it has no specific religious meaning, though it is common in Catholic Ireland.
How popular is Aisling?
A familiar name in Ireland since the 1970s; outside Ireland it is better known through spellings such as Aislinn.
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Spellings and variants of Aisling
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aisling mean?
Aisling means 'Dream, vision'. It is of Irish origin.
Is Aisling a Christian name?
Aisling is an Irish-language word name rather than a saint's name, so it has no specific religious meaning, though it is common in Catholic Ireland.
How do you pronounce Aisling?
Aisling is pronounced ASH-ling.
Is Aisling a boy or girl name?
Aisling is usually a girl name.