Aisling
Aisling is a girls' name of Irish origin meaning “dream, vision.” A quintessentially Irish name that emerged from the 'aisling' genre of Irish-language poetry, where Ireland appears as…
how do you pronounce Aisling?
ASH-ling
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what does Aisling mean?
The name Aisling means “dream, vision.” It comes from the Irish language tradition.
A quintessentially Irish name that emerged from the 'aisling' genre of Irish-language poetry, where Ireland appears as a beautiful woman in a dream-vision. The name became hugely popular in Ireland from the 1960s onward. It captures the poetic, visionary spirit of Gaelic culture.
who are famous people named Aisling?
- Aisling Bea (Irish actress and comedian)
- Aisling O'Sullivan (Irish stage and film actress)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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