Ailill

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Gender Masculine
Usage Old Irish [1], Irish Mythology
Pronounced Pron. A-lyil(Irish)

Meaning & History

Means "elf" in Irish. This name was borne by several early Irish kings. It also occurs frequently in Irish legend, borne for example by the husband of Queen Medb. It was also the name of two saints, both bishops of Armagh in the 6th century.