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Baby Names That Start With E

2226 baby names beginning with the letter E — boys and girls, each with meaning and audio pronunciation.

The most-loved baby names starting with E, most-popular first. Tap any name to hear it pronounced and read its meaning.

Girl Names

Emma#3 in the U.S.Whole; universal; all-encompassing▶Evelyn#8 in the U.S.Wished-for child; hazelnut; from the Germanic name Aveline▶Eliana#10 in the U.S.God has answered me; my God has answered▶Eleanor#12 in the U.S.Bright, shining one; variant of Alienor, possibly meaning 'the other Aenor'▶Elizabeth#17 in the U.S.My God is an oath; my God is abundance; pledged to God▶Ellie#24 in the U.S.Bright shining one; sun ray; from Greek Helene▶Ella#29 in the U.S.All; completely; fairy maiden; from Germanic ermen or Norman French▶Emily#34 in the U.S.Rival; one who strives; from the Roman family name Aemilius▶Elena#42 in the U.S.Bright, shining one; torch — variant of Helen, from Greek Helene▶Emilia#45 in the U.S.Rival; eager, industrious — from the Roman family name Aemilius▶Eloise#49 in the U.S.Healthy and wide; or famous in battle — Old French form of Heloise, from Germanic heil (healthy▶Eden#70 in the U.S.Delight; paradise — from Hebrew eden, meaning pleasure or delight▶Emery#74 in the U.S.Home strength; from Old High German heim (home) + ric (power, ruler)▶Everly#91 in the U.S.Boar meadow; from Old English eofor (wild boar) + leah (woodland clearing)▶Eliza#115 in the U.S.My God is an oath; pledged to God — short form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba▶Esther#119 in the U.S.Possibly from Persian stara (star) or Hebrew seter (hidden); the meaning is disputed▶Emerson#122 in the U.S.Son of Emery; Emery derives from Germanic Amalric meaning 'work-power' or 'brave power'▶Elsie#123 in the U.S.Pledged to God, God is my oath — Scottish pet form of Elspeth/Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba▶Eva#134 in the U.S.Life; living — Latin and Greek form of the Hebrew Chava (Eve), from chaya (to live)▶Emersyn#138 in the U.S.Feminine respelling of Emerson — son of Emery, from Germanic amal (work) and ric (power)▶Elliana#139 in the U.S.My God has answered; from Hebrew Eliana, from El (God) + anah (to answer)▶Evangeline#147 in the U.S.Bearer of good news; from Greek euangelion (good news, gospel): eu (good) + angelos (messenger)▶Ember#154 in the U.S.Smoldering remains of a fire — from Old English æmerge (ember, glowing coal), a word name▶Everleigh#194 in the U.S.From an English place name: boar clearing or wild-boar woodland clearing — from Old English eof▶Elianna#218 in the U.S.My God has answered; God is gracious▶Elise#223 in the U.S.My God is an oath; pledged to God▶Elaina#267 in the U.S.Bright, shining light▶Evie#270 in the U.S.Life; living; breath of life▶Esme#298 in the U.S.Beloved, esteemed; highly regarded▶Elowyn#299 in the U.S.Elm tree; possibly fair brow — a Cornish or invented Celtic-style name▶Evelynn#301 in the U.S.Wished-for child; life — as a variant of Evelyn blending Eve (life) and Old English elements▶Elaine#305 in the U.S.Bright, shining light — Old French form of Helen▶Elodie#310 in the U.S.Foreign riches; from the Greek alodia (wealth from another land)▶Emory#339 in the U.S.Variant of Emery, from the Old German Amalric or Heimrich, composed of 'amal' (labor, vigor) an▶Elora#354 in the U.S.Likely a blend of Eleanor or Hebrew El (God) with the light-bearing suffix -ora, meaning 'God i▶Esmeralda#373 in the U.S.From Spanish and Portuguese 'esmeralda', meaning emerald — the precious green gemstone, from th▶Emmy#445 in the U.S.Pet form of Emma or Emily; Emma derives from Germanic 'ermen' meaning whole or universal; Emily▶Elisa#458 in the U.S.Short form of Elisabeth/Elizabeth, from Hebrew 'Elisheba' composed of 'el' (God) and 'shava' (o▶Elle#461 in the U.S.French word meaning 'she,' used as a given name; also a short form of names like Eleanor (Greek▶Edith#499 in the U.S.From Old English 'Eadgyth,' composed of 'ead' (rich, prosperity, fortune) and 'gyth' (battle, s▶Emely#503 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Emily, from the Latin family name Aemilius, derived from the root aemulus m▶Estella#509 in the U.S.From the Latin stella meaning 'star,' via the Provençal/Spanish form Estela or directly from th▶Eve#519 in the U.S.From Hebrew Chavah (Havva), derived from the root chava meaning 'to breathe' or 'to live'; the ▶Everlee#545 in the U.S.Feminine respelling of Everley or Everleigh, from the English surname and place name meaning 'b▶Emerie#553 in the U.S.Feminine form of Emery, from Old High German Amalric, composed of amal (referring to the Amal d▶Estelle#573 in the U.S.Star; a French and Occitan name derived from the Latin stella, meaning star▶Elliott#599 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh; English surname from the Hebrew name Eliyahu via medieval forms Eliott/Eliot▶Emelia#601 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Emilia, from Latin Aemilia, the feminine form of the Roman family name Aemi▶Estrella#612 in the U.S.From Spanish estrella meaning 'star,' derived from Latin stella ('star'); the Spanish word for ▶Ellianna#643 in the U.S.A blend of Ella (from Hebrew El meaning God) and Anna (from Hebrew Channah meaning grace or God▶Eileen#654 in the U.S.Irish and Scottish Gaelic anglicization of Eibhlín, itself from the Old Norse Aveline or from t▶Ellis#682 in the U.S.Welsh form of Elijah / Eliseus; from Hebrew Eliyahu meaning 'my God is Yahweh'▶Emberly#688 in the U.S.Modern American compound of ember (glowing coal or smoldering fire remains, from Old Norse eimy▶Emmie#695 in the U.S.Whole; universal; a pet form of Emma or Emily, both from Old High German ermen meaning whole or▶Emerald#741 in the U.S.From the Old French esmeralde, from the Latin smaragdus, from Greek smaragdos (σμάραγδος), the ▶Elina#764 in the U.S.Bright, shining one or torch of light; a Finnish and Scandinavian form of Helena, from the Gree▶Evelina#778 in the U.S.Life or wished-for child; a Latinate elaboration of Eveline, blending Eva (from Hebrew Chavah m▶Elouise#788 in the U.S.Famous warrior or renowned in battle; a variant spelling of Eloise, from Old High German Helewi▶Emiliana#789 in the U.S.Rival or industrious; an extended Latinate feminine form of Emilianus, from the Roman family na▶Elowen#798 in the U.S.Elm tree; from the Cornish elowen meaning elm tree, a Celtic nature name from the ancient Bryth▶Erin#833 in the U.S.From the Irish Gaelic Eirinn, the dative form of Eire (Ireland), used as a poetic name for the ▶Ezra#834 in the U.S.From the Hebrew ezra meaning 'help' or 'helper', the name of the biblical scribe and priest who▶Elani#844 in the U.S.A modern name drawing on multiple roots: the Hebrew el (God) combined with a nature suffix; the▶Ensley#845 in the U.S.A modern American given name, likely derived from an English place name or surname meaning 'Ean▶Eleanora#865 in the U.S.An elaborated form of Eleanor, which derives from the Provencal Alienor, possibly meaning 'the ▶Emi#882 in the U.S.In Japanese, Emi can be written with characters meaning beautiful blessing (e: blessing, mi: be▶Eliora#914 in the U.S.From Hebrew El (God) and or (light), meaning God is my light or the Lord is my light; a feminin▶Elyse#918 in the U.S.French short form of Elisabeth (Elizabeth), from Hebrew Elisheba meaning my God is an oath or p▶Emmeline#922 in the U.S.From Old French Emeline, a form of Ameline, derived from Germanic amal (work, vigour, or the Am▶Elisabeth#925 in the U.S.From Hebrew Elisheba, composed of El (God) and sheba (oath, promise, or seven, suggesting fulln▶Emberlynn#929 in the U.S.Modern compound name combining Ember (from Old English aemerge meaning glowing cinder or remnan▶Etta#930 in the U.S.Short form of Henrietta, the feminine form of Henry, from Old High German Heimrich, composed of▶Elsa#938 in the U.S.Pledged to God; short form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God is an oath / my God is ab▶Elara#942 in the U.S.In Greek mythology Elara was a mortal woman loved by Zeus; the name may derive from Greek root ▶Elliot#944 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh; single-t spelling variant of Elliott, from the Hebrew name Elijah via medieva▶Elia#970 in the U.S.Feminine form of Elias or Elijah, from Hebrew Eliyahu meaning my God is Yahweh, combining el me▶Eleni#1003 in the U.S.Bright, shining; modern Greek form of Helen, from Greek helene, possibly related to helios (sun▶Esperanza#1017 in the U.S.Hope; from Spanish esperanza (hope), from Latin sperare (to hope)▶Ellen#1028 in the U.S.Bright, shining; an English form of Helen, from Greek helene (possibly related to helios, sun)▶Eliyanah#1047 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh; an elaborated feminine form combining Elijah (Eliyahu: my God is Yahweh) with▶Ellison#1067 in the U.S.Son of Elias; an English patronymic surname from the biblical name Elias (Elijah: my God is Yah▶Essence#1085 in the U.S.The fundamental nature or being of a thing; from Latin essentia (being, existence), from esse (▶Emmalyn#1122 in the U.S.Whole or universal (Emma) combined with lake or peaceful (-lyn from Welsh llyn); a compound of ▶Erika#1142 in the U.S.Ever powerful or eternal ruler; Scandinavian/Germanic feminine of Erik, from Old Norse ei (ever▶Emmaline#1198 in the U.S.Whole; gentle; from Emma (Germanic: whole, universal) with the French -line diminutive suffix▶Emberlyn#1251 in the U.S.Modern compound of Ember (a glowing fragment of fire) and -lyn (Welsh: lake, or English feminin▶Evangelina#1260 in the U.S.Good news; bearer of good news; from Greek evangelion (eu: good + angelos: message, messenger) ▶Eimy#1266 in the U.S.Beloved, cherished one▶Eliette#1290 in the U.S.My God is an oath; beloved of God▶Emani#1316 in the U.S.Faith, belief, trust in God▶Egypt#1323 in the U.S.Black land; from the Greek Aigyptos, from Egyptian Hwt-ka-Ptah (house of the soul of Ptah)▶Ellery#1329 in the U.S.Cheerful, joyful; possibly from elder tree or from Hilary▶Evalyn#1351 in the U.S.Wished-for child; hazelnut; from Old French aveline▶Emilie#1387 in the U.S.Rival, eager, industrious▶Ehlani#1398 in the U.S.Orange tree, heavenly clarity▶Evalynn#1399 in the U.S.Wished-for child; hazelnut; from aveline▶Elayna#1423 in the U.S.Bright, shining, ray of sun▶Elyana#1424 in the U.S.My God has answered; God has responded▶Emberlee#1425 in the U.S.Ember meadow; glowing fire clearing▶Everley#1440 in the U.S.Ever's clearing; from the Old English place name▶Erica#1487 in the U.S.Feminine form of Eric, from Old Norse Eiríkr, combining 'ei' (ever, always) and 'ríkr' (ruler),▶Emryn#1492 in the U.S.Modern coined name, likely adapted from the Welsh Emrys (form of Ambrose, 'immortal') and shape▶Elinor#1502 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Eleanor, from Old Occitan Aliénor; often interpreted as 'the other Aenor', ▶Emeri#1503 in the U.S.A modern variant spelling of Emery, ultimately from the Germanic name Emmerich, combining eleme▶Emmalynn#1504 in the U.S.Modern blend of Emma and the -lynn suffix▶Ester#1508 in the U.S.a variant of Esther, generally taken to mean 'star', from Old Persian; possibly linked to the g▶Eleanore#1515 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Eleanor, from Old French Aliénor, of uncertain origin, sometimes explained ▶Emori#1523 in the U.S.A modern American given name, used as a variant of Emery/Emory; it has no distinct ancient etym▶Elissa#1526 in the U.S.alternate name of Dido, legendary founder of Carthage, of Phoenician origin▶Estefany#1540 in the U.S.A Spanish (Latin American) variant of Stephanie, ultimately from the Greek Stephanos, meaning '▶Ellowyn#1556 in the U.S.modern American coinage blending Elle/Ellow- with the ending -wyn ("fair, blessed")▶Ema#1557 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Emma used in several languages, from the Germanic element 'ermen' meaning▶Emmarie#1566 in the U.S.modern blend of Emma and Marie▶Elianny#1573 in the U.S.A modern Hispanic feminine name, an embellished form of Eliana (from Hebrew "my God has answere▶

Boy Names

Elijah#7 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh; Yahweh is my God▶Elias#13 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh; the Greek/Latin form of Elijah▶Ezra#20 in the U.S.Help; helper; God is my help▶Ethan#24 in the U.S.Strong; firm; enduring; long-lived; constant▶Ezekiel#61 in the U.S.God will strengthen; God is my strength▶Enzo#72 in the U.S.Ruler of the home; Italian form of Heinz/Henry, from Old High German heim (home) + ric (ruler)▶Everett#77 in the U.S.Brave as a wild boar; from Old English eofor (wild boar) + heard (brave, hardy)▶Emiliano#94 in the U.S.From the Roman family name Aemilius, possibly meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'▶Eithan#97 in the U.S.Strong, enduring, firm▶Eli#104 in the U.S.Ascent; high; my God — from Hebrew eli (my God) or possibly alah (to ascend)▶Easton#110 in the U.S.Eastern settlement; from Old English east (east) + tun (settlement, town)▶Emmett#121 in the U.S.Entire; universal; strong — English surname from the medieval given name Emmett, a diminutive o▶Elian#147 in the U.S.Possibly a blend of Eli (Hebrew: my God) and Juan (Spanish form of John: God is gracious); or f▶Elliot#151 in the U.S.The Lord is my God — English surname derived from the medieval given name Elias, from Hebrew El▶Evan#153 in the U.S.God is gracious — Welsh form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan▶Emilio#154 in the U.S.Rival, eager to excel — Italian/Spanish form of Emil, from the Roman family name Aemilius, from▶Elliott#160 in the U.S.The Lord is my God — English surname derived from the medieval given name Elias, from Hebrew El▶Emmanuel#179 in the U.S.God is with us — from Hebrew Immanu El (God is with us), the name given by the prophet Isaiah a▶Edward#224 in the U.S.Wealthy guardian; prosperous protector; from Old English ead (wealth, fortune) + weard (guard, ▶Ellis#243 in the U.S.My God is the Lord; Jehovah is my God▶Emerson#254 in the U.S.Son of Emery; descendant of the powerful ruler▶Eric#273 in the U.S.Eternal ruler; ever powerful; from Old Norse Eiríkr: ei (ever, always) + ríkr (ruler, power)▶Eliam#313 in the U.S.From the Hebrew elements 'El' (God) and 'am' (people, kinsman, or nation), meaning 'my God is a▶Ezequiel#348 in the U.S.Spanish form of Ezekiel, from the Hebrew Yechezkel, composed of 'chazak' (to be strong) and 'El▶Erick#366 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Eric, from Old Norse Eirikr, composed of 'ei' (ever, always) and 'rikr' (ru▶Elio#388 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish form of Helios, from Greek helios meaning sun; also used as a short form of▶Edwin#398 in the U.S.From Old English Eadwine, combining ead meaning wealth, fortune, or prosperity and wine meaning▶Eduardo#410 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Edward, from Old English Eadweard combining ead (wealth, prosper▶Esteban#461 in the U.S.Spanish form of Stephen/Steven, from Greek 'Stephanos' meaning 'crown' or 'garland'; the Greek ▶Edgar#486 in the U.S.From Old English 'Eadgar,' composed of 'ead' (rich, fortune, prosperity) and 'gar' (spear), mea▶Eiden#537 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Aiden, from Irish Gaelic Aodhán, a diminutive of Aodh meaning 'fire' or 'fi▶Eden#544 in the U.S.Delight; pleasure; possibly from Hebrew Eden (pleasure, delight) or Sumerian edin (plain, stepp▶Erik#546 in the U.S.From Old Norse Eiríkr, composed of ei ('ever, always') and ríkr ('ruler, powerful'), meaning 'e▶Eliseo#550 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Elisha, from Hebrew Elisha meaning 'God is my salvation,' a compoun▶Emir#551 in the U.S.From Arabic amir meaning 'prince,' 'commander,' or 'one who gives orders,' from the root a-m-r ▶Enrique#571 in the U.S.Ruler of the home; the Spanish form of Henry, from the Germanic Heimrich meaning 'home ruler' (▶Emanuel#574 in the U.S.God is with us; a variant of Emmanuel from the Hebrew Immanu'el meaning 'God with us,' a messia▶Eliel#586 in the U.S.From Hebrew Eli'el, a compound of El ('God') repeated, or eli ('my God') combined with El ('God▶Eziah#610 in the U.S.Variant of Ezra or a creative blend of Eli and Isaiah/Josiah, from Hebrew elements meaning 'God▶Evander#698 in the U.S.Good man; from Greek eu (good) and aner/andros (man)▶Enoch#746 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Hanokh (חֲנוֹךְ), meaning 'dedicated,' 'initiated,' or 'experienced'; Enoch was▶Emmitt#770 in the U.S.Whole or universal; a variant spelling of Emmett, from the Old High German Emmerich or the Old ▶Elisha#789 in the U.S.God is my salvation; from the Hebrew Elisha, combining El meaning God and yasha meaning to save▶Everest#796 in the U.S.Dweller by the boar wood or forest; an English surname from a place name combining Old English ▶Emery#815 in the U.S.Work power; brave power; from Germanic Amalric (amal: work, or a Gothic royal family name + ric▶Evren#857 in the U.S.Turkish name meaning 'universe', 'cosmos', or 'the world'; in Turkic mythology, Evren was also ▶Eddie#861 in the U.S.Pet form of Edward or Edmund, from Old English ead (wealth, fortune) and weard/mund (guard, pro▶Edison#870 in the U.S.English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Edd' or 'son of Ed', where Ed derives from the Old E▶Ernesto#878 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Ernest, from Old High German Ernust meaning seriousness, vigor, or ▶Eren#882 in the U.S.From Turkish eren meaning saint, holy man, or dervish — a person who has attained spiritual clo▶Emory#883 in the U.S.Work power; brave power; spelling variant of Emery, from Germanic Amalric (amal: work + ric: ru▶Eliezer#893 in the U.S.From Hebrew Eli'ezer, composed of El (God) and ezer (help, aid, assistance); meaning my God is ▶Ezrah#914 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Ezra, from Hebrew Ezra meaning help or helper; the -h ending reflects the o▶Eitan#921 in the U.S.From Hebrew Eitan (also Ethan) meaning strong, firm, or enduring; a name used in the Old Testam▶Eugene#943 in the U.S.From Greek Eugenios, composed of eu meaning good or well and genos meaning birth, race, or fami▶Ermias#987 in the U.S.Yahweh is exalted; Amharic and Ge'ez form of Jeremiah, from Hebrew Yirmeyahu (Yahweh will exalt▶Ephraim#988 in the U.S.From Hebrew Efrayim meaning fruitful or doubly fruitful, from the root para meaning to bear fru▶Eider#1020 in the U.S.Possibly from Basque eider (beautiful) or from Old Norse aedhr (the eider duck); exact etymolog▶Ever#1070 in the U.S.Always; eternal; from Old English aefre (ever, always, at all times)▶Ernest#1083 in the U.S.Serious; resolute; from Germanic Ernst (earnest, serious, vigorous battle), from Old High Germa▶Emrys#1138 in the U.S.Immortal; from Welsh Emrys, from Latin Ambrosius, from Greek ambrosia (immortal, divine, from a▶Eleazar#1148 in the U.S.God has helped; my God is help; from Hebrew El'azar (El: God + azar: to help)▶Elmer#1166 in the U.S.Noble and famous; from Old English Aethelmaer (aethel: noble + maer: famous)▶Elvis#1169 in the U.S.All wise; elf friend; from Old Norse Álvís (all-wise) or Elf + wise (elfin wisdom)▶Edmund#1182 in the U.S.Wealthy protector; fortunate guardian; from Old English Eadmund (ead: prosperity, wealth + mund▶Elyas#1227 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh, the Lord is my God▶Endrick#1240 in the U.S.Ruler of the home, lord of the household▶Emil#1248 in the U.S.Rival, eager to excel, industrious▶Eliyahu#1258 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh, the Lord is my God▶Elon#1259 in the U.S.Oak tree, strong as an oak▶Eythan#1267 in the U.S.Strong, firm, enduring, long-lived▶Eyden#1342 in the U.S.Little fire, small flame▶Ean#1368 in the U.S.God is gracious; Gaelic form of John▶Eliot#1369 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh; variant of Elijah▶Ezio#1424 in the U.S.Eagle; from the eagle lineage▶Efrain#1435 in the U.S.Doubly fruitful, very fruitful▶Eros#1487 in the U.S.From Greek 'eros' meaning 'love, desire'; Eros was the Greek god of love.▶Eamon#1497 in the U.S.Anglicized Irish form of Eamonn/Edmund, from Old English 'ead' ('wealth') and 'mund' ('protecto▶Elvin#1508 in the U.S.From the Old English name Ælfwine, combining ælf "elf" and wine "friend," hence "elf friend"; a▶Ewan#1509 in the U.S.Born of the yew (Anglicized form of Eoghan)▶Esai#1514 in the U.S.a Spanish-language name associated with Isaiah/Isaias, from Hebrew 'Yesha'yahu' meaning 'Yahweh▶Eddy#1528 in the U.S.A diminutive of Edward or Edmund, from Old English ead "wealth, fortune" combined with weard "g▶Eason#1553 in the U.S.from a Scottish/English surname, a patronymic likely meaning 'son of Ee' (a pet form of Adam or▶Ender#1560 in the U.S.From Turkish 'ender', meaning 'rare' or 'seldom'.▶Everette#1576 in the U.S.Brave as a wild boar▶Emmet#1591 in the U.S.from an English surname derived from the medieval female name Emma (a diminutive Emmet)▶

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