Name profile

Ailill

A name meaning "elf".

PronunciationIrish /ˈa.lʲɪlʲ/
Usage languagesIrish Mythology, Old Irish

Meaning and history

Ailill is an Irish name meaning “elf,” borne by several early Irish kings and appearing often in Irish legend, including as the name of Queen Medb’s husband. It was also held by two saints, both 6th-century bishops of Armagh.