Etymology

Ullie

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Today it means: Synonym of the Helmsdale: a river in Highland council area, which flows into the North Sea at Helmsdale. Full definition →

Scottish Gaelic Ilidh
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  1. Scottish Gaelic · derived fromIlidh
  2. English todayUllie

From Scottish Gaelic Ilidh, of uncertain derivation, but Isaac (2005) connects this with a Proto-Celtic root meaning "cry" (cf. Old Irish ilach (“victorious howl”)).

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