Aileen as a name
Aileen is a female given name of Scottish origin, which is a variant of the name Eileen. It is derived from the Irish name Eibhlin, which means “desire” or “wished for”. Aileen is a popular name in Ireland and Scotland, and has been used in the English-speaking world since the 19th century.
The name Aileen has several different spelling variations, including Ailene, Ailin, Ailene, Ayleen, Aylin, and Eileen. It is often pronounced as “eye-LEEN” or “AY-leen”.
Famous people with the name Aileen include Aileen Wuornos, an American serial killer who was the subject of the movie “Monster”, and Aileen Quinn, an American actress who played the title role in the 1982 movie “Annie”.
