Erin
AIR-in
A poetic name for Ireland, often used to suggest an Irish identity or heritage.
Meaning
Erin is the English poetic form of the Irish name for Ireland, derived from Éire. In the excerpted source, it appears as the name of the land itself rather than as a personal name. As a given name, it came into use later by association with Ireland and Irish heritage.
Origin
Irish GaelicEnglishfeminine
Fun fact
In older writing, Erin often appears in poetic or patriotic contexts as a personified name for Ireland.
Confidence: mixed. Sources: History of Christian Names.