I have an inclination to copy her (6)
I believe the answer is:
eileen
'her' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
I can't explain the rest of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for eileen that I've seen before include "woman" , "Girl" , "Female name (not beginning with A)" , "Girl's name" , "F. name; nee Eli (anag.)" .)