Eirlys

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• Origin: Welsh
• Meaning: “snowdrop.”
• Gender: feminine
• Pronunciation: AYRE-lis

The name comes directly from the Welsh word for “snowdrop,” a type of flower known as galanthus. The word itself is composed of the Welsh words, eira (snow) & llys (vegetable; herb).

The galanthus flower is known to flower in February.

Sources

• https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/eirlys
• https://www.behindthename.com/name/eirlys
• https://appellationmountain.net/eirlys-baby-name-day/
• https://welshgirlsnames.co.uk/eirlys/