Origin:
Irish
Scottish
Sex:Female
Unisex Name?No
Meaning:Ardent, graceful. Variant of Eshne: Little fire, from Irish Gaelic. Or, kernel.
Soul Urge:People with the name Eithne have a deep inner desire to use their abilities in leadership, and to have personal independence. They would rather focus on large, important issues, and delegate the details.
Expression:People with the name Eithne are excellent at analyzing, understanding, and learning. They tend to be mystics, philosophers, scholars, and teachers. Because they live so much in the mind, they tend to be quiet and introspective, and are usually introverts. When presented with issues, they will see the larger picture. Their solitary thoughtfulness and analysis of people and world events may make them seem aloof, and sometimes even melancholy.