The name Írildë has a long history in Tolkien's works, though its meaning and application changed considerably over time. In its earlier uses, it represented a Quenya form of the name Idril, and was translated as 'mortal maiden'. In later texts, the connection with Idril was lost, and the meaning changed entirely. As applied to this noblewoman of Númenor, it seems to combine a word for 'desire' with a feminine agental ending, so in full Írildë could be interpreted as something like 'she who desires'.
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