Aideen Name Meaning

The name Aideen is of Irish origin. It is derived from the old Irish name Éadaoin, meaning "little fire" or "small flame."

In Irish mythology, Aideen was the wife of Oscar, the grandson of the legendary warrior Fionn mac Cumhaill. After Oscar's death, Aideen mourned him to the point of dying from a broken heart. Her devotion and loyalty are often associated with her name.