Meaning and background
The story behind Aoife
Aoife is an Irish name traced by the specialist entry to Old Irish Aífe and vocabulary for beauty. It appears in several Irish legends, including the Children of Lir, so a particular story may be part of an owner’s inspiration. Its usual English approximation, EE-fa, is useful when introducing a dog whose written name is unfamiliar to listeners. Preserving Aoife keeps the Irish form visible rather than replacing it with an English-looking spelling chosen solely from the sound.
- Origin
- Irish name from Old Irish Aífe, linked with oíph, beauty. Source
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