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in reply to a message by AndersW
Hejsan Anders,
Erin comes from the Gaelic word "eireann" which means "western island", while Irene comes from the Greek word "eirene" which means "peace". So it's not the same name. Nevertheless - I don't know why you shouldn't "borrow" Irene's nameday!
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Erin comes from the Gaelic word "eireann" which means "western island", while Irene comes from the Greek word "eirene" which means "peace". So it's not the same name. Nevertheless - I don't know why you shouldn't "borrow" Irene's nameday!
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Hej hej!
Thing is that I've come across references (although I can't remember where - duh!) to Erin meaning "peace" as well - tracing it through its Gaelic roots. This is the reason I'm asking, but if no one's heard of such a root, I'm guessing my memory is either failing me or the place(s) I've read this are simply in the wrong.
And since I don't know of any Swedish name day names that mean "western island" I guess Irene will be as good a day as any and better than most!
Thing is that I've come across references (although I can't remember where - duh!) to Erin meaning "peace" as well - tracing it through its Gaelic roots. This is the reason I'm asking, but if no one's heard of such a root, I'm guessing my memory is either failing me or the place(s) I've read this are simply in the wrong.
And since I don't know of any Swedish name day names that mean "western island" I guess Irene will be as good a day as any and better than most!
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