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I am Irish and living in Ireland and my name is Elizabeth. In the Irish language my name is "Eilis" or "Eilish". Both are pronounced "EYE LEESH" and NOT "Ay lish" There should be a "fada" on top of the "E" and on top of the second "i" in Eilis (as in the way it's written in the header) which elongates the "E" to "Eye" and the 2nd "i" to "ee" if you understand what I mean, but I can't find any on my computer, to put them in....... Also, the "s" at the end is pronounced as "sh". Hence "Eilis" or "Eilish" is pronounced "Eye Leesh" in the Irish language.....

Personal experiences with the name Éilís: | Edit

eilis is a wonderful name and i would know since my best friends name is eilis.
i think the name is very strong and smart, as is eilis.
the name eilis shows authority and is dignified.
we have friends since year 6. i would very much like more eilis' in the world today.
so go on, name your child eilis. :)

Nicknames for Éilís: | Edit

Liss

Meanings and history of the name Éilís: | Edit

This is the Irish form of Elizabeth, meaning "covenant with God".

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Eiely-Diely is coming down the stairs, Eiely-Diely is in her underwear, Eiely-Diely is scaring children everywhere, because on Tuesdays we know she likes to eat her pears