Meaning
peace, tranquility
Origin
Irene is a name of Greek origin, rooted in classic tradition.
It appears in our records across 17 countries (BE, CA, CH, CM, CO, ES, FR, GB, IT, LU, MX, MY, NL, SE, SG, US, ZA).
Style
- elegant
- international
- classic
- feminine
- soft
- traditional
Famous people named Irene
- Saint Irene of Rome
- Irene of Athens
- Saint Irene of Thessalonica
- Iréné Serkin
- Irene of Thessalonica (saint)
- Irene Dunne (actress)
Variations
Irena, Irina, Eirene, Iren, eirini, Yrene
Nicknames
Iry, Rene
Popularity
Irene appears in 17 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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