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Name Origin

Irene is a feminine given name of Greek origin, meaning 'peace'. It is derived from the Greek goddess Eirene, who personified peace and tranquility.

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Famous People

Irene Dunne (1898-1990)

Actress

  • Nominated for five Academy Awards

Irene Cara (1959-2022)

Singer, Actress, Songwriter

  • Academy Award for Best Original Song (1984) for 'Flashdance... What a Feeling'

Irene Adler

Fictional Character

  • Sherlock Holmes' only love interest in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's stories

Irene Joliot-Curie (1897-1956)

Physicist, Chemist

  • Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1935)
  • Pioneer in the field of radioactivity
  • Daughter of Marie and Pierre Curie