Baby Names That Start With E
E-names carry an energetic, uplifting quality that has made them chart-toppers for generations. Ethan and Elijah dominate the boys' lists with their Hebrew strength, while Emma and Eleanor lead the girls' charts with German and French elegance. The letter E is home to some of the most universally loved names in the English-speaking world.
83Total Names
33Boy Names
47Girl Names
3Unisex Names
All Names Starting With E
| Name | Gender | Origin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easton | Boy | Old English (place name / surname) | Town to the east |
| Eden | Unisex | Hebrew | Delight, paradise |
| Edgar | Boy | Old English | Wealthy spearman |
| Edith | Girl | Old English | Prosperous in war / riches, blessed |
| Eduardo | Boy | Spanish / Portuguese (from Old English, via Edward) | Wealthy guardian |
| Edward | Boy | Old English | Wealthy guardian |
| Edwin | Boy | Old English | Wealthy friend |
| EithanPopular | Boy | Hebrew (variant spelling of Ethan) | Strong, firm, enduring |
| Elaina | Girl | Greek (variant of Elena / Helen) | Bright, shining light |
| Elaine | Girl | Old French (variant of Helen) | Bright, shining light |
| EleanorPopular | Girl | Old French / Provençal | Bright, shining one |
| Elena | Girl | Greek / Italian / Spanish | Bright, shining light |
| Eli | Boy | Hebrew | Ascended, elevated |
| Eliam | Boy | Hebrew | God's people / my God is the people |
| Elian | Boy | Modern (linked to Elijah / Julian) | The Lord is my God (via Elijah) / modern blended form |
| Eliana | Girl | Hebrew / Latin | My God has answered |
| Elianna | Girl | Hebrew | My God has answered |
| EliasPopular | Boy | Greek / Scandinavian (form of Elijah) | The Lord is my God |
| ElijahPopular | Boy | Hebrew | My God is Yahweh |
| Elio | Boy | Italian / Spanish (from Latin Aelius, linked to Helios/Elijah) | Sun / variant tied to Elijah |
| Elisa | Girl | Italian / Spanish (short form of Elizabeth) | God is my oath |
| Elise | Girl | French (diminutive of Elizabeth) | God is my oath |
| Eliza | Girl | English (diminutive of Elizabeth) | God is my oath |
| ElizabethPopular | Girl | Hebrew | My God is an oath |
| EllaPopular | Girl | Germanic / Old English | Fairy maiden / foreign |
| Elle | Girl | French | She / her |
| Elliana | Girl | Hebrew | My God has answered |
| ElliePopular | Girl | English | Bright, shining one (via Eleanor) / diminutive of Ellen or Elizabeth |
| Elliot | Boy | English (surname form, from Elias/Elijah) | The Lord is my God |
| Elliott | Boy | English / Greek | The Lord is my God |
| Ellis | Boy | Welsh / English | The Lord is my God (via Elias) |
| Elodie | Girl | French / Greek | Foreign riches |
| Eloise | Girl | French / Germanic | Healthy, wide |
| Elsie | Girl | Scottish / Hebrew | Pledged to God |
| EmberPopular | Girl | English | Glowing coal / spark of fire |
| Emelia | Girl | Germanic (variant of Amelia / Emilia) | Work / industrious, striving |
| Emely | Girl | Latinate (variant spelling of Emily) | Rival / industrious, striving |
| Emerald | Girl | English | Precious green gemstone |
| Emerie | Girl | Germanic | Brave ruler |
| EmersonPopular | Unisex | English | Son of Emery; brave, powerful |
| Emery | Unisex | Germanic | Brave ruler |
| EmiliaPopular | Girl | Latin | Rival; industrious, striving |
| Emiliano | Boy | Italian / Spanish | Rival; industrious |
| EmilyPopular | Girl | English | Rival; industrious, eager |
| EmmaPopular | Girl | Germanic | Whole, universal |
| Emmanuel | Boy | Hebrew | God is with us |
| Emmeline | Girl | Old French / Germanic | Whole, universal; industrious |
| Emmett | Boy | English / Germanic | Universal, powerful |
| Emory | Girl | Germanic | Brave ruler |
| Enrique | Boy | Spanish | Home ruler |
| Ensley | Girl | American (modern) | One's own meadow (from Ainsley) |
| Eric | Boy | Old Norse | Eternal ruler |
| Erica | Girl | Old Norse (Latinized) | Eternal ruler; ever powerful |
| Erick | Boy | Old Norse | Eternal ruler; ever powerful |
| Erik | Boy | Old Norse (Scandinavian) | Eternal ruler; ever powerful |
| Ernest | Boy | Germanic | Serious, resolute |
| Esmeralda | Girl | Spanish | Emerald |
| Esperanza | Girl | Spanish | Hope |
| Esther | Girl | Persian / Hebrew | Star |
| Estrella | Girl | Spanish | Star |
| EthanPopular | Boy | Hebrew | Strong, firm |
| Etta | Girl | English (diminutive) | Little one |
| EvaPopular | Girl | Latin / Hebrew | Life |
| Evan | Boy | Welsh | The Lord is gracious |
| EvangelinePopular | Girl | Greek / Latin | Bearer of good news |
| EvelynPopular | Girl | English / Norman French | Wished-for child |
| Everett | Boy | English / Germanic | Brave as a wild boar |
| Everleigh | Girl | English (modern) | From the boar meadow |
| EverlyPopular | Girl | English | From the boar meadow |
| EzekielPopular | Boy | Hebrew | God will strengthen |
| Ezra | Boy | Hebrew | Help, helper |
| Ezreal | Boy | Modern / invented | No established historical meaning |
| Evie | Girl | English/Hebrew | Life |
| Enzo | Boy | Italian | Ruler of the home |
| Emilio | Boy | Spanish/Italian | Rival, eager |
| Esme | Girl | French/English | Esteemed, beloved |
| Evelynn | Girl | English | Wished-for child |
| Elora | Girl | English | The laurel; light |
| Ezequiel | Boy | Spanish/Hebrew | God strengthens |
| Emmy | Girl | German/English | Whole, universal |
| Esteban | Boy | Spanish/Greek | Crown, garland |
| Estella | Girl | Latin | Star |
| Eve | Girl | Hebrew | Life |
Boy Names Starting With E
Powerful Ethan, prophetic Elijah, and scholarly Ezra — Hebrew-rooted boy names that have dominated charts for decades.
EastonTown to the eastOld English (place name / surname)EdgarWealthy spearmanOld EnglishEduardoWealthy guardianSpanish / Portuguese (from Old English, via Edward)EdwardWealthy guardianOld EnglishEdwinWealthy friendOld EnglishEithanStrong, firm, enduringHebrew (variant spelling of Ethan)EliAscended, elevatedHebrewEliamGod's people / my God is the peopleHebrew
Girl Names Starting With E
Universally loved Emma, regal Eleanor, and radiant Elena — girl names with German, French, and Greek sophistication.
EdithProsperous in war / riches, blessedOld EnglishElainaBright, shining lightGreek (variant of Elena / Helen)ElaineBright, shining lightOld French (variant of Helen)EleanorBright, shining oneOld French / ProvençalElenaBright, shining lightGreek / Italian / SpanishElianaMy God has answeredHebrew / LatinEliannaMy God has answeredHebrewElisaGod is my oathItalian / Spanish (short form of Elizabeth)
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