Eithen as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Eithen

What is the meaning of the name Eithen ?

The baby name Eithen is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈiːθən/ (EE-thən).

Eithen is Hebrew in Origin.

Eithen is a modern variant of Ethan, ultimately from the Hebrew name Eitan, meaning “firm, strong, enduring.” Ethan entered English through the Bible (Ethan the Ezrahite in the Old Testament) and became widely favored in the late twentieth century; Eithen tracks that rise as a creative alternative spelling, now encountered in English- and Spanish-speaking communities while remaining uncommon. Pronunciation typically mirrors Ethan (EE-then).

Common variants include Ethan, Eithan, Eitan, Ethen, and Etan; the Irish feminine Eithne (source of Enya) is unrelated but sometimes mentioned due to visual similarity. In Welsh, eithin denotes the gorse shrub, a coincidental nature echo occasionally appreciated by Welsh speakers. Historical records show little use of Eithen before recent decades, but its meaning retains the Hebrew sense of steadfastness and strength, appealing to parents seeking a fresh look with traditional roots.