Ailean
Ailean is a masculine given name in the Scottish Gaelic language. It is the Scottish Gaelic equivalent of the name Alan, Allan in English. Alan is considered to be a name of Celtic origin, possibility derived from a word meaning "rock"; it was introduced to England by Breton followers of William the Conqueror, in the 11th century.
List of people with the given name
- Ailean Maclean,, a Scotsman popularised in 19th century folklore
- Ailéan mac Ruaidhrí,, Norwegian and Scottish magnate