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Name Origin

Erin is a feminine given name of Irish origin, traditionally meaning 'peace' or 'Ireland'. It derives from the Gaelic word 'Éire', which refers to the island of Ireland itself.

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Famous People

Erin Brockovich (1960-)

Environmental activist and legal clerk

  • Won a $333 million settlement against Pacific Gas and Electric Company for groundwater contamination in Hinkley, California.
  • Subject of the Oscar-winning film 'Erin Brockovich' (2000).

Erin Morgenstern (1978-)

Novelist

  • Author of the bestselling novels 'The Night Circus' and 'The Starless Sea'.
  • Known for her atmospheric and magical realist writing style.

Erin Andrews (1978-)

Sportscaster and television personality

  • Reporter and sideline reporter for Fox Sports and ESPN.
  • Host of 'Dancing with the Stars'.

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