what is the meaning of the name Eileen
The name Eileen is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Eileen is: From a surname derived from the Old French 'aveline' meaning hazelnut. American Meaning: The name Eileen is an American baby name.In American the meaning of the name Eileen is: From a surname derived from the Old French 'aveline' meaning hazelnut. Greek Meaning: The name Eileen is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Eileen is: Shining light.The bright one.Helen of Troy, whose elopement with Paris sparked the Trojan War, was the daughter of Zeus and wife of Menelaus, King of Sparta.he name Eileen is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Eileen is: Shining light. The bright one. Helen of Troy, whose elopement with Paris sparked the Trojan War, was the daughter of Zeus and wife of Menelaus, King of Sparta.