Girl names that start with E

E is for Eva, Erin, Emmanuelle—and hundreds of other exquisite and eclectic baby girl names that begin with the letter E.

NamesOriginMeaning
ElizabethIn the century-old history of baby name lists this royal and religious name has yet to fall below out of the top 50. Two…
EmilyBeware: Emily is currently (and has been for the past few decades) one of the most popular names in America and England….
EmmaThe name of many a great literary heroines, Jane Austen’s among them, Emma means “universal.” Its meaning is fitting these…
EvelynEvelyn is a romantic and feminine name that is making a comeback from it’s super popular days a century ago, perhaps due…
EllaElla is one of the hottest girl names right now, and a perennial celeb favorite. Among the stars that have named their daughters…
EstherEsther is one of the female “stars” of the Bible. In the Old Testament, a beautiful young Hebrew woman named Esther marries…
ErinErin is one of those easy, breezy names that’s remained moderately popular as a girl name. Meaning “peace,” Erin is also…
EricaNorse:Eternal ruler, forever strong; feminine form of Eric. The spelling variation Erika is popular in numerous European countries…
EveHebrew:Life; In the Bible, Eve was Adam’s wife and the first woman. Eva is a name used in many countries throughout the world.
EvaWhile it’s just one letter away from the oh-so-popular Ava, Eva somehow missed the train to baby name superstardom. But that’s…
EleanorThought dignified Eleanor was no longer hip? Well, think again. This stately and regal name, most often associated with philanthropic…
ElenaGreek:Light; variant of Helen
ErikaThe feminine form of the Nordic Erik, Erika is not as popular in the U.S. as it’s name twin, Erica with a C.
ElaineFrench:Shining light; Old French variant of Helen. In Arthurian Legend, Elaine was a young maiden who was in love with Lancelot…
EllenEnglish:Light; a variant of Helen
ElizaEliza is a fresh and delightful take on the classic Elizabeth, and clearly we’re not the only ones who think so. This little…
ElishaElisha is actually an Old Testament name referring to the prophet Elisha who was a follower of Elijah. However, as a girl’s…
EloiseFrench:Renowned in battle; French variant of Louise (see also Heloise)
ElisabethSomething about that added S makes Elisabeth a touch more romantic and feminine than Elizabeth, and we’re loving it. Another…
EsmeraldaGreek OriginEmerald
EmiliaItalian OriginIndustrious; striving.
EstelleEstelle, once thought of as an old-fashioned name from the Great Expectations-era, has come back with a vengeance. While…
EliseThe French version of Elizabeth, Elise has that slightly French-sounding affect that many parents love to love, which might…
EllieEnglish:Abbreviation of Eleanor and Ellen.
ElianaGreek:Daughter of the sun
ElisaFrench Origin
ElsaElsa is poised to become the next hit baby name. Much like the rise in Isabella’s and Bella’s following the success of Twilight, we…
ElyseGerman:Noble
EuniceGreek:Joyous victory, she conquers; In the Bible, Eunice was the daughter of Lois and the mother of Timothy, to whom Paul addressed…
ElsieGerman:Noble
ElainaWhen you think of your baby girl does the song “You Light Up My Life” keep running through your head? If so, pretty and glamorous…
EsterEster is the more phonetically correct way of spelling Esther, but far less popular. Sadly, Ester may be left behind in the…
EstellaSpanish:Star
EthelEnglish:Noble
ElanaHebrew:Oak tree
EmeliaLatin:Industrious, striving; variant of Amelia
EffieEnglish:Fair flame; Abbreviation of Greek name Euphemia
EttaEnglish:Keeper of the hearth, ruler of the home; abbreviation of Henrietta
EliannaGreek:Daughter of the sun
EssieLatin:Star
EvitaThis glamorous Spanish name will always be associated with Evita Peron, first lady of Argentina and the inspiration for Andrew…
EmaA rarely used Em- name, Ema is a multicultural choice fit for a world traveler. It’s found in Germany, Spain, Romania, but…
ElgaTeutonic:Holy
EugeniaGreek:Well-born, noble; feminine form of Eugene
EvelineCeltic Origin
ElliFinnish OriginDevoted to God
ElenWelsh:Welsh forrn of Helen
EvelinaCeltic:Light
EllyEnglish:An abbreviated form of Eleanor and Ellen
ElysiaGreek:Variant of Elissa. From the blessed isles.
EssiFinnish:Star, abbreviation of Esteri
EleonoraItalian:Shining light. Variant of Helen.
ElinorEnglish:Shining light. Variant of Helen.
EvalineEnglish:Form of Evelyn. Life.
EvetteHebrew:Living one; variant of Eve or Ivette
EvalynEnglish:Form of Evelyn. Life.
EvangelinaGreek:Bearer of good news
EldaItalian:Warrior
ElenoreItalian:Light
EmileeLatin:Industrious; striving.