Erine

Meaning & origin

Erine is a rare modern spelling variant of Irene, the English form of the Greek name Eirene, meaning peace. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1977, peaked in usage in 1979, and has remained extremely uncommon since then, with no recent ranking data available. While it has not seen a revival, its trajectory is stable, meaning it persists at very low levels without disappearing entirely. Erine is a soft, four-letter name that offers a unique twist on the classic Irene, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding choice.

Erine is a modern English respelling of Irene, which comes from the Greek name Eirene, meaning peace. In Greek mythology, Eirene was the goddess of peace and one of the Horae. The name Irene has been used in the English-speaking world since the 19th century, and Erine emerged as a phonetic variant in the late 20th century.