English Names that Start With E

If Erykah Badu can name her son Seven, why can't you name your daughter (or son) this? Eleven has recently gotten a lot of attention via the character on the TV show Stranger Things.

Eleven

Sounds elven in every sense of the word. 

Elvina

Besides having an unappealing sound, has long been identified with a much-mocked Ford car model; use of this name is now restricted to the Ford family. 

Edsel

An aspirational word name, denoting success and skill, Excel is also connected to the Microsoft computer program. It was nevertheless chosen for five boys in a recent year, joining the plethora of wild word names in the US stats. 

Excel

A multicultural and unisex choice, Eko may be considered an English variation of the Greek Echo, a wordy choice from mythology borne by a nymph curse to only repeat what others said to her. Alternatively, it is a Japanese name, meaning "blessed child", a Georgian short form of Ekaterine meaning "pure", a Javanese variant of the Sanskrit Eka, meaning "one, first", a Yoruba name, possibly from Ekundayo meaning "tears become joy", or an Akan name meaning "born on Thursday".
 
Used in Indonesia, Nigeria, Japan, and Cameroon, it is occasionally used in the US, given to 5 girls and 7 boys in recent years.

Spiritual in multiple senses of the word, Epiphany has been given to a handful of girls since the late 1980s, peaking in 1988 when it was given to 55 babies, following the release of the movie Angel Heart in 1987, which featured a character of the name, played by Lisa Bonet.
 
Derived from the Greek epiphaneia, in Chrisitan tradition, Epiphany is associated with the visit of Magi to the infant Christ, sometimes called Three Kings' Day or Little Christmas. In Eastern Christianity, the celebration is a bigger deal, a feast day that additionally commemorates the Baptism of Christ in the Jordan River and the first miracle he performed in Cana. 
 It can used to refer to a manifestation of any supernatural or divine being, however from a secular point of view, it refers to a moment of sudden and monumental revelation or realization, which may appeal to those who feel having a baby has shifted their perspective.
 Given to just 7 girls in a recent year, it is not as popular as it once was, however, it could lead to nicknames such as Effie or Annie. 
 
Like the idea of Epiphany but find it too wordy? You could try the Italian and Spanish name Epifania instead.

Epiphany

What do you do when you love two variations of the same name that also sound quite distinct? One option is to blend them together and keep the best of both. Elizabelle - and Elizabella - have been in use since the 2000s, though they haven't caught on just yet. Possibly divisive, but both are rather pleasing to say. 

Elizabelle

Likely used as a modern spin on Biblical Ezra, Ezryn appeared in the US stats for girls in 2021, and was more recently given to 5 girls compared to 27 boys in the same year. 

Ezryn

Eliott is traditionally a masculine name derived from Hebrew elements meaning 'the Lord is my God,' though this entry lists it as feminine. As a feminine name, it represents the growing trend of gender-crossing names. While Elliott (with two t's) is the more common spelling for boys, the single-t version might be seen as a more feminine variant. This name contains a blend of strength and softness in its sound, making it versatile across genders. Eliott for a girl follows the contemporary pattern of adopting surname-style names for daughters. Though still relatively uncommon for girls, it provides a distinctive alternative to more traditional feminine names while offering nickname options like Eli or Ellie.

Eliott

A little like Elliot (or Elliette), Electra, and Etta, Ellette is a zippy but rarely used compound name. 

Ellette

Emily substitute, though it sounds like a child's mispronunciation of "enemy". 

Emeny

Extravagant virtue name which is notably the first name of the British TV detective Inspector Morse.

Endeavour

Energy

Most parents would prefer London for their daughters. 

England

This perfume name, undoubtedly a takeoff on the French word for pretty, has somehow wafted into the girls' lexicon. Too commercial. 

Enjoli

Enterprise

Elixyvette is part Elizabeth, part Alexis, part Yvette -- and a total mess.  Few people go to such lengths to make a name different. Aren't you glad?

Elixyvette

Elixevetta is part Elizabeth and part Alexandra, and thoroughly confusing.

Elixevetta

One time joke name, à la Lily Tomlin's bossy telephone operator, Ernestine is ready for a possible reevaluation, like cousins Josephine and Clementine.

Ernestine

Elixyvett is part Elizabeth, part Alexis, part Yvette — and a total mess.  Few people go to such lengths to make a name different. Aren't you glad? 

Elixyvett

English names that start with the letter E for boys and girls, including Eleven, Elvina, Edsel, Excel, Eko, Epiphany, Elizabelle, Ezryn, Eliott, Ellette, Emeny, Endeavour, Energy, England, Enjoli, Enterprise, Elixyvette, Elixevetta, Ernestine, and Elixyvett. (Page 7)

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