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Dog Names That Start With E

  1. Epoch

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "age, period of time"

    • Description:

      An Enoch for our times?
  2. Epic

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "grand, heroic, monumental in scale; a long poem derived from ancient oral tradition"

    • Description:

      Literature and poetry lovers might use Epic as a word name — an epic is a long narrative poem, typically the story of a hero. But epic has taken on a contemporary meaning of "impressive," which makes it somewhat of a virtue name as well.
  3. Early

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      A word that's been used, very infrequently, as a name for hundreds of years. Interesting sound and meaning.
  4. Elvina

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "elf friend"

    • Description:

      Sounds elven in every sense of the word.
  5. Emmo

    • Description:

      Emmo is a masculine name with Germanic origins, functioning as a short form of names containing the element 'erm' or 'irm,' meaning 'whole' or 'universal.' It has historical usage particularly in northern Germany and the Netherlands. The name may also connect to Emma, which despite being predominantly feminine today, has masculine roots. Emmo carries a strong, concise sound with its repeated 'm' creating a memorable phonetic quality. While uncommon in most English-speaking countries, it has maintained modest usage in parts of Europe. The name's brevity gives it a modern feel despite its ancient origins, making it appealing to parents seeking short, distinctive names with historical depth.

  6. Erkin

    • Origin:

      Turkish and Uzbek

    • Meaning:

      "free, independent"

    • Description:

      Erkin is an Uzbek vocabulary word from Old Turkic, and is widely used as a unisex name in Turkey. In English-speaking countries, it is unknown but straightforward and with a great meaning.
  7. Enrique

    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Henry

    • Description:

      This is an appealing name that could cross cultural borders, but it has lost ground in recent years.
  8. Eskender

    • Origin:

      Amharic variation of Alexander

    • Meaning:

      "defending men"

    • Description:

      Variation of Alexander.
  9. Eastman

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "grace protector"

    • Description:

      Eastman is a solid, old-style Atlantic seaboard surname. But as a first name, we think Easton works better.
  10. Ermine

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "weasel"

    • Description:

      Fur names. We don't think so.
  11. Eiji

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "prosperity, peace"

    • Description:

      While several meanings are possible depending on the characters used, prosperity and peace are certainly lovely meanings for a name to have.
  12. Evrard

    • Description:

      Evrard is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'eber' meaning 'boar' and 'hard' meaning 'brave' or 'strong.' This ancient name dates back to medieval Europe and was particularly common in France and Belgium. The name Evrard was borne by several notable historical figures, including Saint Evrard of Cysoing, a 9th-century Frankish nobleman. While relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries, Evrard maintains a presence in francophone regions and parts of Europe. The name carries connotations of strength, courage, and nobility. Its distinctive sound and historical depth make it an intriguing choice for parents seeking a name with traditional European roots and strong masculine qualities.

  13. Evelin

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "desired; or water, island"

    • Description:

      Variant of Evelyn
  14. Eureka

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "I have found [it]"

    • Description:

      For most, Eureka will be tied up with the bathtub myth of Archimedes' discovery of volumetric displacement, making it linked to the idea of invention, discovery and innovation. Some Australians might more closely link it to the Eureka stockade, a 19th Century rebellion of miners and workers against the colonial British government. Amanda Knox named her baby girl Eureka in 2021.
  15. Earhart

    • Origin:

      German surname

    • Meaning:

      "honor, bravery"

    • Description:

      Conceivable middle name choice for admirers of flyer Amelia.
  16. Ecru

    • Origin:

      Color name

    • Description:

      Neutral color, but as a name, too much of an oddity.
  17. Eagle

    • Origin:

      Nature name

    • Meaning:

      "eagle, a bird"

    • Description:

      Solemn but soaring name with patriotic symbolism.
  18. Erkin

    • Origin:

      Turkish and Uzbek

    • Meaning:

      "free, independent"

    • Description:

      Erkin is an Uzbek vocabulary word from Old Turkic, and is widely used as a unisex name in Turkey. In English-speaking countries, it is unknown but straightforward and with a great meaning.
  19. Evardo

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "well pleasing + wealthy guardian"

    • Description:

      A rare yet familiar sounding Spanish compound name, blending Evaristo and Eduardo together. It also appears in the Oz novels by L. Frank Braum (the source of the musical Wicked).
  20. Edley

    • Origin:

      English Surname

    • Description:

      English surname used as one of the middles for Boris Becker's son Amadeus.