Saturday, September 25, 2010

Aisling

Aisling (ASH-ling, ASH-lin)
Origin: Irish--"Vision, Dream"
Syllables: 2
Style: Celtic
Popularity: Rare
Nicknames: Ash
Variants: Ashling, Ashlyn, Aislinn
Sisters: Aine, Tierney, Liadan, Alannah, Niamh
Brothers: Ciaran, Niall, Ronan, Callum, Eamon

* Aisling is a modern Irish Gaelic name coined from a word for "vision" or "dream". It's been a top-fifty name in Ireland for years but is still unfamiliar to most Americans. So let's cut to the chase: how do you pronounce it? As with many Gaelic names, it all depends on which part of Ireland you're from. Choose your favorite from the variations listed above.

Middle Name Pick: Aisling Nelle

Urban Dictionary: The picture of loveliness

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