Ethne Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ethne Name at a Glance

Name	Ethne
Meaning	Feminine equivalent of the Irish Gaelic Aidan, a name popular in the 7th century after the famous Irish monk Aidan.
Origin	Gaelic
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Ethne Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ethne means “Feminine equivalent of the Irish Gaelic Aidan, a name popular in the 7th century after the famous Irish monk Aidan”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Ethne Name Origin

Our database records Ethne under Gaelic origin. Browse more Gaelic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Ethne a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Ethne is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Ethne

When considering Ethne for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.