143 Names with Meanings & Origins
Baby Names Starting With E
E is renowned for its soft, luminous cadence. Featuring a blend of Hebrew, Latin, and English traditions, E names like Emma, Ethan, Eliana, and Ezra have defined contemporary naming trends with their gentle vowels and uplifting meanings.
E Naam Ki Rashi (नाम राशि)
Vedic astrologyNames beginning with E fall under Vrishabha (वृषभ, Taurus)DetailsHide
The E naming sounds of Vrishabha (वृषभ) are Ee ई, E ए.
This is the naam rashi, taken from the first syllable of the name. It matches the janma rashi — the one read from the Moon's position at birth — only when the name was chosen from the birth star in the first place.
Curated E Names by Style
A curated shortlist of popular, unique, modern, and classic baby names starting with E. You can also explore dedicated girl and boy pages for gender-specific choices.
Popular E names
34· Trending and widely lovedUnique E names
16· Distinctive and less commonModern E names
51· Fresh, contemporary favoritesClassic E names
35· Timeless names that endureAll 143 Names Starting With E
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- EdenPlace of pleasure, paradise
- EdgarDerived from the Old English elements ead "wealth, fortune" and gar "spear"
- EdieProsperous in war; blessed (pet form of Edith)
- EdithProsperous in war, blessed warrior
- EdmundMeans "rich protection", from the Old English elements ead "wealth, fortune" and mund "protection"
- EduardoMeans "rich guard", derived from the Old English elements ead "wealth, fortune" and weard "guard"
- EdwardWealthy guardian, rich protector
- EdwinMeans "rich friend", from the Old English elements ead "wealth, fortune" and wine "friend"
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- ElaafCovenant, safety, protection, and familiar unity; featured prominently in Surah Quraysh (Chapter 106)
- ElaneShining light, bright
- ElaniSky, Heaven, Heavenly
- ElayaSublime, high elevated rank
- EleanorBright, Shining Light, Torch
- EleanoraLatinate form of Eleanor
- ElenaShining light, bright one
- EliAscended, uplifted, my God
- EliamGod Is My People, My People Is God
- ElianaMy God Has Answered, God Answers
- EliannaRoman family name of unknown meaning, traditionally connected to the Greek word ἥλιος ( helios ) meaning "sun"
- EliasMy God is Yahweh, the Lord is my God
- ElielGod Is My God, My God Is God
- ElijahMy God Is Yahweh
- Elinbright, shining light
- ElioSun or ruler of the sun
- ElisabethFrom Ἐλισάβετ (Elisabet), the Greek form of the Hebrew name אֱלִישֶׁבַע (ʾElishevaʿ) meaning "my God is an oath", derived from the roots אֵל ( ʾel ) referring to the Hebrew God and שָׁבַע ( shavaʿ ) meaning "oath"
- ElisePledged to God, consecrated
- ElizaGod is my oath; pledged to God (short form of Elizabeth)
- ElizabethGod Is My Oath, Devoted To God
- EllaBeautiful fairy maiden, all
- EllianaRoman family name of unknown meaning, traditionally connected to the Greek word ἥλιος ( helios ) meaning "sun"
- ElliannaRoman family name of unknown meaning, traditionally connected to the Greek word ἥλιος ( helios ) meaning "sun"
- EllieLight, God Is My Light, Shining Light
- ElliotThe Lord Is My God, Faithful God
- EllisThe Lord is my God; benevolent
- Ellisonson of elias
- ElmaApple, fruit of life
- ElodieMarsh Flower, Foreign Riches, Melodious
- EloiseHealthy, Wide, Prosperous
- EloraGod is my light or sun ray
- ElouiseFrom the Old French name Hélo se, which was probably from the Germanic name Helewidis, composed of the elements heil meaning "healthy, whole" and wit meaning "wide"
- ElowynElm Tree, Noble Tree
- ElsaGod Is My Oath, Pledged to God, Noble
- ElsieGod Is My Oath, Pledged to God
- Elspethpledged to God
- Elunedidol, image, beauty
- ElvisMeaning unknown. It could possibly be a derivative of Alvis or Elwin
- ElyanHigh rank, elevated, majestic, noble
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- EmaanFaith, Belief
- EmanFaith, belief, or creed
- EmanahTrust, Faith
- EmberFrom the English word ember, ultimately from Old English æmerge
- EmberlyElaboration of Ember, influenced by the spelling of Kimberly
- EmberlynnElaboration of Ember using the popular name suffix lyn
- EmeliaVariant of Amelia, itself a form of Amalia, from a Germanic element meaning "work"
- EmelyFrom the Roman family name Aemilius, which was derived from Latin aemulus meaning "rival"
- EmeraldFrom the word for the green precious stone, which is the traditional birthstone of May
- EmerentiaDeserving or worthy of honor
- EmerieGermanic name, in which the second element is rih "ruler, king"
- EmersonSon Of Emery, Brave, Powerful
- EmersynBrave, Powerful, Emery Stone
- EmeryIndustrious leader, brave ruler
- EmiBeautiful, Blessing, Charming
- EmileFrom the Roman family name Aemilius, which was derived from Latin aemulus meaning "rival"
- EmiliaRival, industrious, striving
- EmilianoRival; eager and industrious
- EmilyIndustrious, striving, eager
- Emlynrival, flatland
- EmmaWhole, Universal, Complete
- EmmalineIndustrious, hardworking, or peaceful home
- EmmanuelFrom the Hebrew name עִמָּנוּאֵל (ʿImmanuʾel) meaning "God is with us", from the roots עִם ( ʿim ) meaning "with" and אֵל ( ʾel ) meaning "God"
- EmmettUniversal, truth
- EmmittFrom an English surname that was derived from a diminutive of the feminine given name Emma
- EmrysImmortal
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- Enfysrainbow
- EnidProbably derived from Welsh enaid meaning "soul, spirit, life"
- EnniusFavorite or destined for greatness
- EnochFrom the Hebrew name חֲנוֹך (Ḥanoḵ) meaning "dedicated"
- EnolaMeaning unknown
- EnsleyFrom the solitary clearing; one's own meadow
- EnyaPossibly from Old Irish etne meaning "kernel, grain"
- EnzoRuler of the home
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- EricMeans "ever ruler", from the Old Norse name Eiríkr, derived from the elements ei "ever, always" and ríkr "ruler, king"
- EricaMeans "ever ruler", from the Old Norse name Eiríkr, derived from the elements ei "ever, always" and ríkr "ruler, king"
- ErickMeans "ever ruler", from the Old Norse name Eiríkr, derived from the elements ei "ever, always" and ríkr "ruler, king"
- ErikMeans "ever ruler", from the Old Norse name Eiríkr, derived from the elements ei "ever, always" and ríkr "ruler, king"
- ErikaMeans "ever ruler", from the Old Norse name Eiríkr, derived from the elements ei "ever, always" and ríkr "ruler, king"
- ErinFrom Éireann, the genitive case of Irish Gaelic Éire, meaning "Ireland"
- ErinaBeautiful Lady
- ErminiaNoble, soldier, or soldierly
- ErnestDerived from Old High German ernust meaning "serious, earnest"
- ErnieDerived from Old High German ernust meaning "serious, earnest"
- ErynFrom Éireann, the genitive case of Irish Gaelic Éire, meaning "Ireland"
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- EshaDesire
- EshaalFlower in heaven, bloom of paradise
- EshalFlower in paradise
- EshanLord Shiva; the supreme ruler
- EshaniGoddess Parvati, Ruling, Desiring
- EshitaDesired, sought after, ambition
- EsmaeMeans "esteemed" or "loved" in Old French
- EsmeEsteemed, loved
- EsmeeMeans "esteemed" or "loved" in Old French
- EssamSafeguard, protection, custody, responsibility
- EstebanCrowned one; garland, crown
- EstelleStar, celestial, heavenly light
- EstherStar, hidden one, bride
- EstrellaMeans "star" in Latin
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- EvaLife, living one, to breathe
- EvanThe Lord is gracious, young warrior
- EvangelineBearer of good news, good tidings
- EvelinaDerived from the Old German element awi, of unknown meaning
- EvelynWished For Child, Life, Desired
- EvelynnFrom an English surname that was derived from the given name Aveline
- EverestFrom the English name for the world's highest mountain, itself named after the British surveyor George Everest (1790-1866)
- EverettBrave as a wild boar, strong
- EverleeFrom the English surname Everly, derived from a place name, itself derived from Old English eofor "boar" and leah "woodland, clearing"
- EverleighBoar in a woodland clearing
- EverlyFrom the boar meadow
- EvieLife; living one (pet form of Eve or Evelyn)
- EvrenUniverse, Cosmos, Entirety
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