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Originally brought to Ireland by the Normans as Avelina and Emeline. It is derived from Old German and is found in English as Evalina and Evelyn. The Irish language forms were Aibhilínand Eibhlín. The name has been anglicised as Eileen, Eily, Evelen, Nell, Helen, Ellen, Ellie and Ella.

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