Erin

American

[er-in] / ˈɛr ɪn /

noun

Literary. Ireland.
a female given name.

idioms

Erin go bragh. see Erin go bragh.

Erin British

/ ˈɪərɪn, ˈɛərɪn /

noun

an archaic or poetic name for Ireland

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Etymology

Origin of Erin

from Irish Gaelic Éirinn, dative of Ériu Ireland

Example Sentences

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Two years ago, Erin Cooper was 26 weeks pregnant and packing to go on holiday when she started bleeding.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Granted a wildcard into the women's doubles of the WTA tournament, Williams and Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko will face third seeds Erin Routliffe and Nicole Melichar-Martinez in the grass-court event, a warm-up for Wimbledon.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Though she finished in a runner-up spot at Erin Hills last year, she has yet to win an Open.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Ahead of the Michigan primary on Aug. 4, where he’s set to face off against state Rep. Erin Byrnes, D-Mich.,

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

I see concern on her face, but I can’t think about Erin now so I just turn my head and go change in the locker room.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick

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