Erin or Erinn?
Two spellings, side by side.
Erin and Erinn are two spellings of the same sound. Erin is listed with the meaning "Erin comes from Éirinn, a poetic Irish name for Ireland" and Erinn with "A name of Irish origin that acts as a poetic personification and alternative name for Ireland". Erin is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Erin | Erinn |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Erin comes from Éirinn, a poetic Irish name for Ireland. | A name of Irish origin that acts as a poetic personification and alternative name for Ireland. |
| Origin | Irish | Irish |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | E-rin | E-rinn |
| Popularity | Popular | Less often searched here |
Questions about Erin and Erinn
Is Erin or Erinn more common?
Erin is more often searched and saved on this site; Erinn is also used.
Do Erin and Erinn mean the same?
Erin: "Erin comes from Éirinn, a poetic Irish name for Ireland". Erinn: "A name of Irish origin that acts as a poetic personification and alternative name for Ireland".
How do you say Erin?
In parts: E-rin. Erinn is said the same way.
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