100+ Unique Girl Names that Start with E
If you’re considering a name that begins with E, you’re in luck. Not only are there a plethora of masculine, feminine, and gender-neutral options, there are also plenty of unique and uncommon names to choose from.
E names can be elegant, enchanting, and extraordinary, bringing meaning from across cultures, myths, and languages. From Eileithya to Eliava to Ebony, we’ve pulled together a list of over 100 unique girl names beginning with E.
Eabha
Eabha is a name of Irish origins meaning “To Breathe/To Live.”
Eachna
Eachna is a name of Irish origins meaning “Horse, Steed.”
Eadoin
Eadoin is an Irish name meaning “Jealousy.”
Eala
Eala is a name of Irish origins meaning “Swan, Noble.”
Eara
Eara is a name of American origins with an unknown meaning.
Earleen
Earleen is a name of American origins meaning “Pledge, Noble.”
Earlene
Earlene is a name originating from the English. It is a feminine form of Earl.
Early
Early is a name of American origins meaning “Before due time or date.”
Easter
Easter is a name of English origins meaning “Goddess of Fertility, Spring.”
Eavan
Eavan is a name of Irish origins meaning “Fair Radiance.”
Ebba
Ebba is a name of Scandinavian origins meaning “Boar.”
Ebony
Ebony is a name of English origins meaning “Dark Black-wooded Tree.” It’s widely recognized today as the title of African-American lifestyle magazine Ebony.
Ebru
Ebru is a name of Turkish origins meaning “Marbling Patterns on Paper.”
Ece
Ece is a Turkish name that means “Queen, Beautiful Woman.”
Edaline/Edalene
Edaline or Edalene is a name of English origins meaning “Noble.”
Edana
Edana is a German name that means “Noble.”
Edda
Edda is a name of German origins meaning “With Clear Goals.”
Edeline
Edeline is a name of English origins meaning “Noble.”
Edeltraud
Edeltraud is a name of Polish origins meaning “Noble Strength.”
Edena
Edena is of English origins and is another form of Edna.
Edie
Edie is a name of English origins and is the short form of Edith. Notable Edies include Andy Warhol muse Edie Sedgwick and Sopranos actress Edie Falco.
Edimeia
Edimeia is a Portuguese name whose meaning is unknown.
Edina
Edina is a name of English origins meaning “Rich/Prosperous Friend.”
Edita
Edita is a name of Spanish origins, coming from the name Edith.
Ediva
Ediva is an English name meaning “Riches, Gift.”
Edna
Edna is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Delicacy, Tenderness.”
Edolie
Edolie is a name of English origins meaning “Noble, Good.”
Edwina
Edwina is a name of English origins meaning “Rich/Prosperous Friend.”
Edyta
Edyta is a Polish name meaning “Rich War.”
Edythe
Edythe is an English name and an alternative spelling of Edith.
Edzia
Edzia is a name of Polish origins meaning “Wealthy Guardian.”
Effie
Effie, of English origins, is a diminutive form of Euphemia. It’s been popularized by Hunger Games character Effie Trinket.
Effimia
Effimia is a Greek name that means “Speak Words of Good Omen.”
Efharis
Efharis is a name of Greek origins meaning “Good Grace.”
Efrat
Efrat, of Hebrew origins, is an Israeli place name.
Efthymia
Efthymia is a name of Greek origins meaning “Generous, Happy.”
Eglantine
Eglantine is a name of English origins meaning “Sweetbriar.”
Egle
Egle is Polish name meaning “Fir Tree.”
Eha
Eha is a name of Estonian origins meaning “Dusk.”
Ehawee
Ehawee is a name of Native American origins meaning “Laughing Young Woman.”
Ei
Ei is a Japanese name that means “Flourishing, Prosperous.”
Eider
Eider is a name of Basque origins that means “Beautiful.”
Eiko
Eiko is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Flourishing, Prosperous.”
Eileithya
Eileithya is a name of Greek origins meaning “She Who Comes to Help,” and, fittingly, is the name of the ancient Greek goddess of childbirth, midwifery, and labor.
Eilidh
Eilidh is a name of Scottish origins and is a diminutive form of Alice or Elizabeth.
Eilika
Eilika is a German name meaning “Holy, Bringing Health.”
Eilir
Eilir is a name of Welsh origins meaning “Butterfly.”
Eilis
Eilis is a Scottish name meaning “Of a noble kin.”
Eilley
Eilley is a name of Irish origins meaning “Beautiful bird.”
Eilonwy
Eilonwy is a name of English origins; its meaning is unknown.
Eimear
Eimear is an Irish name meaning “Swift.”
Einav
Einav is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Grape.”
Einya
Einya is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “God’s Eye.”
Eir
Eir is a name of Scandinavian origins meaning “Protection, Help”. It’s also the name of a Norse goddess associated with healing.
Eira
Eira is a Welsh name that means “Snow.”
Eirene
Eirene is a name of Greek origins meaning “Peace.”
Eirlys
Eirlys is a name of Welsh origins meaning “Snowdrop.”
Eirny
Eirny is a Scandinavian name of Scandinavian that means “New healing.”
Eirwen
Eirwen is a name of Welsh origins with the meaning “White as snow.”
Eithne
Eithne is a name of Irish origins meaning “Grain” or “Kernel.” It’s also the name of one of the world’s best-selling female music artists, who goes by Enya (full name: Eithne Ní Bhraonáin).
Eivissa
Eivissa is a name of Spanish origins with the meaning “From Ibiza, Spain.”
Eivor
Eivor is a name of Scandinavian origins meaning “Wise Gift.”
Ekanta
Ekanta is a name of Indian origins meaning “Solitude, Peaceful.”
Ekaterina
Ekaterina is a Russian name meaning “Pure.” Russian ruler Catherine the Great was born Ekaterina II.
Ekavali
Ekavali is a name of Indian origins meaning “Necklace.”
Ela
Ela is a name of Turkish origins meaning “Hazel colored.”
Elana
Elana is a name of Spanish origins and is a form of Helen.
Elandra
Elandra is a name of Aboriginal origins that means “Home by the Sea.”
Elara
Elara is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Light.”
Elata
Elata is a name of Latin origins meaning “Happy.”
Elaxi
Elaxi is a name of Indian origins meaning “Woman with Bright Eyes.”
Elda
Elda is a name of English origins meaning “Old.”
Eldora
Eldora is a name of American origins that blends Ella and Dora.
Elea
Elea is an English name that is the short form of Eleanor.
Electa
Electa is a name of American origins meaning “Chosen.”
Electra
Electra is a name of Greek origins meaning “Amber.” It’s better known, however, as the name of a figure in Greek mythology. Electra was the daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra and inspired plays, as well as the Freudian concept of the “Electra complex.”
Elefteria
Elefteria is a name of Polish origins meaning “Free.”
Eleftheria
Eleftheria is a name of Greek origins meaning “Freedom, Liberty.”
Elegance
Elegance is a name of American origins meaning “Grace, Refinement.”
Eleni
Eleni is a name of Greek origins meaning “Light.”
Eleora
Eleora is a name of Hebrew origins that means “The Lord is My Light.”
Eleri
Eleri is a name of Welsh origins with an unknown meaning.
Elese
Elese, a Hawaiian name, means “Noble.”
Elettra
Elettra, from the Italian, means “Shining Bright.”
Eleutheria
Eleutheria is a name of Greek origins meaning “Free.”
Elfreda
Elfreda is a name of English origins and means “Old Strength.”
Elgielyn
Elgielyn is a name of American origins meaning “Noble and Beautiful.”
Eliane
Eliane is a French name meaning “The Sun.”
Eliava
Eliava is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “My Father is God.”
Elida
Elida is a name of Scandinavian origins meaning “Fast Sailing Ship.”
Elidia
Elidia is a Latin name meaning “To Expel, Cast Out.”
Eliezra
Eliezra is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “My God Has Helped.”
Elif
Elif is a Turkish name that means “Slender.”
Eligia
Eligia is a name of Latin origins meaning “Chosen One.”
Elikapeka
Elikapeka is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “God is My Oath,”
Elinoah
Elinoah is a Hebrew name meaning “My God is Everywhere.”
Elinor
Elinor is a name of English origins with an unknown meaning, likely a variation on Eleanor.
Eliora
Eliora is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “My God is My Light.”
Elisabette
Elisabette is a name of English origins meaning “God is My Oath,”
Elisae
Elisae is a name of American origins that combines Elise and Rae.
Elisaria
Elisaria is a name of French origins meaning “God is My Oath,” or “Host/Army.”
Elisaveta
Elisaveta, from the Bulgarian, means “God Is My Oath.”
Elish
Elish is an Irish name that means “Of Noble Kin.”
Elisheba
Elisheba is a Hebrew name meaning “God Is Her Oath.”
Elissa
Elissa is a name of Spanish origins meaning “God Is My Oath.”
Elita
Elita is a name of Latin origins meaning “The Chosen One.”
Elitia
Elitia is a name of American origins meaning “Elite One.”
Elizabella
Elizabella is an American combination name, blending Elizabeth and Bella.
Elizara
Elizara is a name of American origins with an as-yet unknown meaning.
Elizaveta
Elizaveta is a name of Russian origins meaning “God Is My Oath.”
Elizette
Elizette is a name of American origins meaning “God Is My Oath.”
Elke
Elke is Dutch name meaning “Noble, Kind.”
Elkie
Elkie is a name of English origins meaning “Noble, Kind.”
Ellasyn
Ellasyn is a name of American origins meaning “Son/Daughter of Ellis.”
Ellavere
Ellavere is an American combination name, blending Ella and Guinevere.
Ellema
Ellema is a name of African origins meaning “Milking a cow.”
Ellette
Ellette is a name of English origins meaning “Little woman.”
Elliena
Elliena is a name of American origins, combining Ellie and Elena.
Ellin
Ellin is a name of Aboriginal origins and means “Wishful.”
Ellowyn
Ellowyn is an English name meaning “Elm tree.”
Elmarie
Elmarie is a name with African origins and an unknown meaning.
Elodia
Elodia is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Foreign wealth.”
Elpida
Elpida is a name of Greek origins meaning “Hope.”
Elsbeth
Elsbeth is a name of Dutch origins meaning “As Elizabeth.” Elsbeth Tascioni is a character played by Carrie Preston on multiple TV series: The Good Wife, The Good Fight, and her own show, Elsbeth.
Elske
Elske, from the Dutch, means “God is my oath.”
Elu
Elu is a name of Native American origins meaning “Fair, Beautiful.”
Eluned
Eluned is a name of Welsh origins meaning “Image/Idol.”
Elva
Elva, from the Irish, means “Light rock.”
Elvi
Elvi is a name of Scandinavian origins meaning “Noble friend.”
Elvia
Elvia, from the Italian, means “Elvin” or “Blonde/Golden.”
Elvina
Elvina is a name of English origins and is the feminine form of Elvin.
Elvira
Elvira is a Spanish name meaning “Foreign and True,” but may be better known for the character Elvira, Mistress of the Dark.
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Elwilda
Elwilda is a Scandinavian name meaning “Elf Battle.”
Elysia
Elysia is a name of Latin origins meaning “Heaven.”
Eman
Eman is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Faith.”
Emanita
Emanita is an American name that combines Emily and Anita.
Emanuele
Emanuele is an Italian name meaning “God is with us.”
Emberlei
Emberlei is an American name with an unknown meaning; it may also be spelled Emberly.
Embla
Embla, from the Scandinavian, means “Elm.”
Emblyn
Emblyn is a name of English origins meaning “Work.”
Emelda
Emelda is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Entire Battle.”
Emele
Emele is a French name meaning “Industrious, Admiring.”
Emelyn
Emelyn is a name of American origins, the meaning of which is unknown.
Emer
Emer is a name of Irish origins meaning “Swift.”
Emera
Emera is a name of German origins meaning “Industrious Leader.”
Emerence
Emerence is a name of French origins meaning To Earn, Merit
Emke
Emke is a name of Dutch origins meaning As Emily
Endellion
Endellion is a name of English origins meaning Unknown
Engla
Engla is a name of Scandinavian origins meaning Angel
Enola
Enola is a name of American origins meaning Alone Spelled Backwards
Epifania
Epifania is a name of Italian origins meaning Manifestation
Era
Era is a name of Albanian origins meaning Wind. A good name for a Swiftie (Taylor Swift fan).
Erimentha
Erimentha is a name of Greek origins meaning Collector of Thoughts, Determined Protector
Erscilia
Erscilia is a name of Spanish origins meaning Delicate
Essence
Essence is a name of American origins meaning Aura, Nature
Estera
Estera is a name of Polish origins meaning Star or Myrtle Leaf
Etsu
Etsu is a name of Japanese origins meaning Rejoice.
Eudora
Eudora is a name of Greek origins meaning Excellent Gift.
Eulalie
Eulalie is a name of French origins meaning Well spoken.
Evadne
Evadne is a name of Greek origins meaning Greek Mythological Figure.
Evariste
Evariste is a name of French origins meaning Very Pleasant.
Everild
Everild is a name of English origins meaning Boar Battle.
Ezria
Ezria is a name of Hebrew origins meaning Help.
Krystin Morgan is a writer, career consultant, and talent acquisition professional living in Seattle, WA with her husband, daughter, and dog. She's been obsessed with names since childhood, when she spent hours with friends poring over baby name books to find the meaning of every name they could think of.
