Irene (meaning and origin)

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Irene

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Meaning and origin
Irene is a French girl name. The meaning of the name is `Peaceful`.

Where is it used?
The name Irene is mainly used in English, Italian and in Greek Mythology (Latinized).

How do they say it elsewhere?
Irina (In Russian, Bulgarian and in Romanian)
Irena (In Polish, Czech, Dutch and in Scandinavian)
Ir�n (In Hungarian)
Eirene (In Greek Mythology and in Ancient Greek)
Irene (In French)
Eireen (In English)

In combination with other names:
In English: Careen (F)

See also
In Russian: Arina
In Romanian: Irini
In French: Ren�e
In English: Renie (F)

Extra information:
Alternative meanings ( ) Also German, Greek, Italian, and Scandinavian

What Irene`s say about their name

The best thing about the name Irene:
it's a really peaceful and strong name
The worst thing about the name:
It's a pretty old name lol
If my name wasn`t Irene....:
I would want my name to be Amy :)
Extra information:
it's one of the most beautiful names ever. simple yet powerful. I haven't met a ugly Irene yet!
The best thing about the name Irene:
Though Irene means peace, i am vibrant & strong
The worst thing about the name:
I rarely meet other Irenes, when I do, I pause & observe
If my name wasn`t Irene....:
I wouldn't be who I am now, a strong, beautiful woman
Extra information:
Give Peace a chance!
The best thing about the name Irene:
It brings peace
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing
If my name wasn`t Irene....:
I hope I'd be named Yaiko
Extra information:
I'm glad it's a rare name :)
The best thing about the name Irene:
its peaceful
The worst thing about the name:
nothing
If my name wasn`t Irene....:
I would probably want to be named 'Amani' meaning peace in Kiswahili
Extra information:
i'm blessed
The best thing about the name Irene:
its peaceful and it really works. Irenes do not stir up confusion is what i've come to learn
The worst thing about the name:
actually............nothing at all. its the best name ever!
If my name wasn`t Irene....:
then i would be nameless
Extra information:
i dont know y am called Irene
The best thing about the name Irene:
Absolutely nothing!
The worst thing about the name:
Being named Irene, I really don't like my name, but too bad I guess.
If my name wasn`t Irene....:
I wouldn't care as long as my name wasn't Irene
Extra information:
I really, really don't like my name especially because I was named after my great grandmother. I loved her, but just not her name.
The best thing about the name Irene:
Its easy to pronounce
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing my name is irene
If my name wasn`t Irene....:
I could be nameles
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Irene:
it is a short name and easy to pronauce.
The worst thing about the name:
nothing
If my name wasn`t Irene....:

Extra information:
it is a good name. well,I think so
The best thing about the name Irene:
beutiful
The worst thing about the name:
non
If my name wasn`t Irene....:
i would be nameless
Extra information:
so kind n humble
The best thing about the name Irene:
I dont know but I love it. My mom and I have the same name and the people used to say that it`s a nice name.
The worst thing about the name:
nohting
If my name wasn`t Irene....:
i would change to Irene XD
Extra information:
It`s a beatiful name, with a long way of history and it is not french Its origin is greek and mean peace.
The best thing about the name Irene:
i dont know other irenes (other than my mam)either do my friends so im the only only one its nice
The worst thing about the name:
it is an older persons name!
If my name wasn`t Irene....:
i think my parents were going to call me louise i rather irene!
Extra information:
im called after my mam!
The best thing about the name Irene:
it's my middle name.haha. it is after my mamaw
The worst thing about the name:
its ok, cause no one hardly knows it and plus its my middle name
If my name wasn`t Irene....:

Extra information:
The best thing about the name Irene:
nothing
The worst thing about the name:
people think im an old lady
If my name wasn`t Irene....:
no
Extra information:

More `Irene` links
Irene as abbreviation
Actors named Irene
Irene in the encyclopedia

Statistics for Irene

Irene appears in 2007`s top-1000 name list at rank 632. In the last 128 years Irene has occupied a spot in the top 1000 without interruptions. The name reached the top-100 7 times. 1920 was a `top year` for the name Irene. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #17. Our records go back to 1880

Year	Rank	Rank
2007	632
2006	592
2005	588
2004	539
2003	583
2002	517
2001	491
2000	468
1999	475
1998	493
1997	432
1996	417
1995	429
1994	420
1993	466
1992	430
1991	394
1990	386
1980	292
1970	276
1960	187
1950	92
1940	73
1930	33
1920	17
1910	21
1900	31
1890	60
1880	102