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Aislinn

Girl name · 45 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Aislinn: 45 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2001.

Aislinn is the anglicised form of the Irish Gaelic name Aisling, meaning “dream” or “vision,” from the poetic genre of the aisling, a vision poem personifying Ireland. Though originally Irish, the name has found a natural home in Scotland, where its lyrical sound echoes Gaelic roots shared with both countries. Among its notable bearers is Canadian actress Aislinn Paul, known for her role in *Degrassi: The Next Generation*. While no major places are directly connected, the name shares its etymological spirit with the town of Aylesbury—though that derives from Old English, not Gaelic. Aislinn’s many variant spellings, including Aisling, Ashling, and Aislin, offer parents plenty of flexibility while preserving the dreamy, ethereal quality at its heart.