Ailie Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ailie Name at a Glance

Name	Ailie
Meaning	Diminutive of Ailsa: From Ailsa Craig, a rocky islet in the Scottish Firth of Clyde. Also a Scottish variant of Else, and a diminutive of Ailis or Alison.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Ailie Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ailie means “Diminutive of Ailsa: From Ailsa Craig, a rocky islet in the Scottish Firth of Clyde. Also a Scottish variant of Else, and a diminutive of Ailis or Alison”. 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.

Ailie Name Origin

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

Is Ailie a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Ailie

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