English Names that Start With E

Spiritual, stylish, nature-connected, and bright, Eden-Rose is a hyphenated choice, given to around 20 babies in England and Wales each year. 

Eden-rose

The Cornish version of Emmeline holds many charms.

Emblyn

Similar in sound to Emily, Ainsley, and Wrenley, this stripped back from of Enley or Henley is a contemporary choice, chosen by influencer Kat Pond in 2026, for her daughter Louella's middle name. As a variation of Enley and Henley, it could mean "high meadow", though other sources suggest "Engla's meadow".

Enly

There are a lot of little girls called Em today, but not that many named Em, just Em. As a first name, it's a bit reductive, especially with all the children named Emma, Emily, Emilia, Emeline, and onward. 

But we can see it working as a creative middle name, perhaps a clever way to honor Grandpa Mike?

An older form of Everett that stays closer to its Germanic roots. Distinguished Everard is the name of several historical figures and literary characters, including a minor hobbit in The Lord of the Rings. Yet, even now that Ever- names are the height of style, Everard hasn't been seen on the charts for decades.

Everard

South African-raised actress Embeth Davidtz added this unique smooth name to the mix. Perfect if you can't decide between Emma and Elizabeth and more unusual than Annabeth.

Embeth

Eaton's similarity to Eton gives it an upscale Old School feel, though in the U.S. a name that sound like eatin' could have teasin' potential.  Eaton could also sound like the much-more-familiar Ethan with a tough-guy accent.

Eaton

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

Eastman

If you want to give your child the gift of...gab. 

Eloquent

This marvelously medieval name had a moment in the 1910s and 1920s but has dropped completely off the radar now.

Eldred

English names that start with the letter E for boys and girls, including Eden-rose, Emblyn, Enly, Em, Everard, Embeth, Eaton, Eastman, Eloquent, Eldred, and Elm. (Page 10)

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