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Elinore is a feminine name that represents a variation of Eleanor, a name with Greek origins meaning 'bright, shining one' or 'light.' This spelling variant maintains the elegant, classic feel of…
Elize is a feminine name that is a variant of Elizabeth, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'God is my oath' or 'pledged to God.' This simplified form offers a modern, streamlined alternative to the…
French variation of Yvonne
A variation made famous by Australian Aboriginal tennis champ Evonne Goolagong.
French version of Germanic Ermendrud
"universal strength"
Ermentrude was the name of two medieval queens of France. Despite these distinguished beginnings, this antique name is unlikely to catch on with contemporary parents, perhaps because the first…
French
"star"
This French word for star sounds like even more of a celebrity-worthy choice than Star or Esther or Estella or Stella. But count on English speakers who never took high school French to stumble over…
Word name, English from French
"ecru; raw, unbleached"
Neutral color, but as a name, too much of an oddity.
French variation of Euphemia, Greek
"fair speech"
French variant of Euphemia, which feels a little lighter and fresher than the English form.
Literary name, French
"to love, respect"
The name of a beautiful princess of Wales in Arthurian legend, Esmeree appears the French romance poem Le Bel Inconnu (The Fair Unknown) written by Renaut de Bâgé in the 12th-century. In the poem,…
French form of Eudoxia, Greek
"good deeds"
Popular in France in the early 20th century, this is the French form of the virtuous Eudoxia, a Greek name associated with good deeds and good judgement. Notable bearers include Eudoxie Bridges,…
Feminine form of Edmé, French
"wealth protector"
Also written as Edmee, this name was popular in France in the first half of the 20th century. It's the feminine form of Edmé, itself a diminutive of Edmond, and it may appeal as an alternative to…
English, French, Dutch, Greek
"bearer of good news; The Gospel"
A sweet and musical variation of Evangeline or Evangelia, Evangelie may be considered a French form of the name in the style of Amelie, Elodie, and Eulalie. While it would typically be written as…
A poetic choice that may appeal to those who like Esmé but also the likes of Guinevere, Isolde, and Eluned, Esmerée is the name of a beautiful princess of Wales in Arthurian legend. The character…
Variation of Émerence, French
"merit, deserve"
Also spelled as Emerence, Émerence, Emérence, and Émérance, this French name ultimately comes from the Latin Emerentius, meaning "to deserve". With the possibility of nickname Emmy and a virtuous…
French form of Adrian, Latin
"man of Adria"
Edrien or Adrien are both French forms of the classic Latin name Adrian. While this spelling takes you directly to the short for Ed, Adrian is by far the most popular spelling in the US, given to…
French from German Hedwig
"war"
Haitian writer Edwidge Danticat highlighted this sophisticated, chignon-wearing choice for literate parents.
French and English botanical name
"sweetbriar"
This name for the sweetbriar shrub is a bit too reminiscent of eggplant, but it does have literary creds, having appeared in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales . The French form Églantine appeared in the…
Eléonore is the French form of Eleanor, a name with Greek origins meaning 'bright, shining one' or 'light.' The elegant accent over the first 'e' emphasizes its French pronunciation and adds a touch…
Elvéra is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from the Spanish name Elvira, which itself likely comes from the Gothic element "alwi" meaning "all, whole" combined with "wers" meaning "true."…
Elvire is a feminine name of Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'elf' or 'magical being' and 'true' or 'faithful.' It's the French form of Elvira, which has been used throughout Europe since…
"Emerald"
Gemstone names have a long history of use, from Ruby to Pearl. Emeraude is the French word for emerald. If the Spanish Esmeralda is stylish, why not Emeraude?