Eithne, pronounced /ˈeɪθnjə/, is an Irish feminine given name derived from the Old Irish word 'Eithne', meaning 'snow'. It was borne by several figures in Irish mythology and history, including Eithne ingen Chonchobair, a 6th-century queen of Connacht. The name has gained popularity among speakers of English due to its musical sound and unique spelling, often being preferred over more common alternatives such as Aine or Aoife.
"Eithel experienced significant fluctuations in popularity, with a peak of 14 births in 1915 and a low of just 5 births in multiple years between 1894 and 1925. Overall, there were 182 babies named Eithel across the given period."