68%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage Irish, Irish Mythology Pronounced Pron. AL-yil(Irish) [key] Meaning & History Means "elf" in Irish. This name occurs frequently in Irish legend, borne for example by the husband of Queen Medb. Rate·DetailsPeople think this name is classic youthful natural delicate refined strange serious nerdy Categories elven folk, elves, kings, legend, mythology Entry updated November 16, 2019 ·