Meaning & Story
An Irish name from the Old Irish áine meaning "brilliance, splendor, radiance" — associated with the fairy queen Áine of Irish mythology, a goddess of summer and prosperity.
Aine (pronounced AHN-ya) is a name woven through with Irish magic. In mythology, Áine was a powerful sun goddess and queen of the fairies, associated with the golden abundance of summer and the beauty of Knockainey hill in Limerick. As a pet name, it carries that same warm, radiant energy — suggesting an animal who brings a kind of golden joy wherever she goes. Pets named Aine tend to be charming and spirited, with an elfin quality that makes them hard to take your eyes off. A genuinely beautiful choice for an owner who loves Irish heritage.