Whether you’re waiting to find out the gender, or simply prefer gender-neutral names, the letter E offers plenty of options. We’ve rounded up more than 80 choices, from quirky names like Espn to mythological names like Echo. E has something for everyone!

Ea

Ea is a name of Irish origins meaning “Fire.”

Eady

Eady is a name of English origins and is a diminutive of Eda or Adam.

Eairein

Eairein is a name of American origins whose meaning is unknown.

Eaton

Eaton is a name of English origins meaning “River Enclosure.”

Ebrar

Ebrar is a Turkish name meaning “Virtuous.”

Ebrill

Ebrill is a name of Welsh origins meaning “April.” This could be a great, non-obvious name for a child born in April!

Echo

Echo is a name of Greek origins meaning “Reverberating Sound.” In Greek mythology, Echo was cursed to only speak by repeating words said to her.

Edel

Edel is a German name meaning “Noble.”

Edge

Edge is a name of American origins meaning “Border, End of a Surface.”

Eire

Eire is a name of Irish origins meaning “Ireland.” In fact, it’s the name often used for the country itself, such as on coins and documents.

Eirian

Eirian is a name of Welsh origins meaning “Splendid, bright.”

Eisa

Eisa is a name of Arabic origins meaning “God is Salvation.” It’s also the name of a traditional folk dance in Japan.

Eisley

Eisley is a name of American origins with an unknown meaning.

Eka

Eka is a name of Indonesian origins meaning “See Eko.”

Ekin

Ekin is a name of Turkish origins meaning “Harvest.”

Ekundayo

Ekundayo is a name of African origins meaning “Sorrow Becomes Joy.”

Elam

Elam is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Highland.” Elam was also an ancient civilization (around 2700–539 BC)  in what is today southwestern Iran.

Elan

Elan is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Tree.”

Elche

Elche is a name of Spanish origins meaning “From the city of Elche, Spain.” This city is known for UNESCO World Heritage site the Palmeral of Elche, a series of date palm orchards.

The Palmeral de Elche
The Palmeral de Elche Photo by José Carlos Díez

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Eridian

Eridian is a name of Greek origins meaning “Of the planet Eris.”

Errigal

Errigal is a name of Irish origins which comes from the name of an Irish mountain.

Erryn

Erryn is a name of American origins meaning “Exalted, Strong.”

Erte

Erte is a name of French origins that comes from the initials R.T.

Eryngo

Eryngo is a name of Latin origins, coming from the common name of the Eryngium plant.

Esadowa

Esadowa is a name of Native American origins meaning “Heap Wolves.”

Esarosa

Esarosa is a name of Native American origins meaning “White Wolf.”

Escobar

Escobar is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Overgrown with Bush.”

Esen

Esen is a name of Turkish origins meaning “The Wind.”

Esparza

Esparza is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Swordsman, Soldier.”

Espinoza

Espinoza is a name of Spanish origins meaning “From the Thorny Place.”

Espn

Espn is a name of American origins, stemming from ESPN, the television sports network.

Essery

Essery is a name of English origins meaning “Cart Maker.”

Estes

Estes is a name of Spanish origins meaning “From the East.”

Eston

Eston is a name of English origins meaning “From the East Town.”

Estonia

Estonia is a name of Slavic origins meaning “Land of the East.”

Estrada

Estrada is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Street, Way.”

Ethelred

Ethelred is a name of English origins meaning “Noble counsel.”

Eureka

Eureka is a name of Greek origins meaning “I Have Found It.”

Euroa

Euroa is a name of Aboriginal origins meaning “Shake, Push.”

Eurus

Eurus is a name of Greek origins meaning “The East Wind.” In Greek mythology, Eurus was the god of the East wind.

Eustace

Eustace is a name of Greek origins meaning “Fruitful.”

Evanescence

Evanescence is a name of English origins meaning “Vanishing Quickly.”

Evans

Evans is a name of English origins meaning “God is Good.”

Evea

Evea is a name of Native American origins meaning “Principal Captain.”

Ever

Ever is a name of American origins meaning “Always.”

Everill

Everill is an English name meaning “Wild Boar, Battle.”

Everix

Everix is a name of English origins meaning “From the Eure River.”

Evert

Evert is a name of English origins meaning “Wild Boar Herd.”

Evian

Evian is a name of French origins with an unknown meaning. It’s also the name of a famous French bottled water brand.

Exa

Exa is a name of American origins meaning “Beyond A Lot.”

Exandria

Exandria is a name of American origins meaning “Land of the People.”

Exodus

Exodus is a name of Greek origins meaning “Exit of Large Group.”

Ezras

Ezras is a name of Latin origins meaning “Help.”

Eztli

Eztli is a name of Aztec origins meaning “Blood.”

Eleven

Eleven is a name of English origins and is simply the spelling of the number 11. This name was given to a main character in the Netflix series Stranger Things.

The character Eleven, played By Millie Bobby Brown
The character Eleven, played By Millie Bobby Brown

Elf

Elf is a name of German origins meaning “German Mythological Being.”

Eliada

Eliada is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “God Is Knowing.”

Elie

Elie is a name of French origins meaning “The Lord is My God.” Elie Wiesel was a writer, Holocaust survivor, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

Elite

Elite is a name of English origins meaning “Superior, Upper-Class.”

Elixen

Elixen is a name of American origins; its meaning is unknown.

Eliya

Eliya is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “God is my Lord.”

Ellery

Ellery is a name of English origins meaning “Cheerful.”

Elphaba

Elphaba is a name of American origins which an unknown meaning. It was made famous by the book and Broadway play Wicked.

Myra Ruiz as Elphaba in the musical theatre version of Wicked, Brazil 2016
Myra Ruiz as Elphaba in the musical theatre version of Wicked, Brazil 2016 Photo by Arthur Carvalho Braga

Elston

Elston is a name of English origins meaning “Family of Ellis/Elijah.”

Elvan

Elvan is a name of Turkish origins meaning “Colorful.”

Elway

Elway is a name of Scottish origins; its meaning is unknown.

Elwyn

Elwyn is a name of Welsh origins meaning “Elf-friend.”

Elya

Elya is a name of Slavic origins meaning “The Lord is My God.”

Em

Em is a name of English origins meaning “Whole, Universal or Rival.”

Embry

Embry is a name of English origins meaning “Work Rule.”

Emlen

Emlen is a name of Latin origins meaning “Charming.”

Emlyn

Emlyn is a name of Welsh origins meaning “To Strive or Excel or Rival.”

Emo

Emo is a name of American origins meaning “Emotional.”

Emperor

Emperor is a name of English origins meaning “Ruler.”

Emsley

Emsley is a name of English origins meaning “From the elm wood.”

Endecott

Endecott is a name of English origins meaning “Last Cottage.”

Engel

Engel is a name of Dutch origins meaning “English” or “Angel.”

English

English is a name of English origins meaning “From England.”

Eniola

Eniola is a name of African origins meaning “Wealthy Person.”

Enjolras

Enjolras is a name of Spanish origins meaning “To Terrify.”

Enkai

Enkai is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Deep Ocean Waters.”

Ennis

Ennis is a name of Irish origins meaning “Descendant of Angus” or “Island.”

Enright

Enright is a name of Irish origins meaning “Unlawful.”

Enriquez

Enriquez is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Son of Enrique.”

Epic

Epic is a name of English origins meaning “Grandiose.”

Erickson

Erickson is a name of Scandinavian origins meaning “Son of Eric.” Leif Erickson was a Norse explorer believed to be the first European to land in North America.

A statue of Leif Erickson
A statue of Leif Erickson by Sculptor John K. Daniels Photo by Sharon Mollerus

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.