Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

erin

Proper Noun
/ˈɛr.ɪn/
Definition
A female given name of Irish origin, associated with the word for Ireland.
Examples
  • Erin is planning to travel to Ireland next summer.
  • The name Erin has been popular in many cultures.
  • She named her daughter Erin after her grandmother.
Meaning
The name Erin is often used to refer to Ireland in a poetic sense and is also commonly given to girls in various English-speaking countries.
Synonyms
  • Irelyn
  • Éireann