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The sound is not great, and I can only think of the singer.

I don't really like this spelling, the association with Billie Eilish is too strong. I prefer Ailis.

It’s one of the cases where I wouldn’t anglicize, or maybe spell Ailish? I want to read Eilish as “eyelash.”

Saoirse Ronan brilliantly played Eilish Lacey in the film Brooklyn. In the film it's pronounced Aylish. It's lovely!

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This message was edited 5/11/2024, 10:14 PM

Maybe it’s just because I’m in Scotland but my first thought is Eilish (pronounced Aylish rather than Eyelish) McColgan. Eilish is a long distance runner who was the champion for 10,000 metres at the Commonwealth Games in 2022. Eilish also took silver for 5000 metres.

This message was edited 5/12/2024, 4:02 AM

If it isn't reminding me of the singer Billie Eilish, it just kind of sounds like "eyelash".

First thought Billie. Don't like the name

Billie

It's Irish and should be spelled Éilís/Eilís so I'm not a fan of this phonetic variant.

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I also prefer Ailís (Alice) to Éilís (Elizabeth).

Not a fan of the "leesh", it's too nasal.