Portuguese Names that Start With E
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Esmeralda
Spanish and Portuguese
"emerald"
Esmeralda came into use as an applied use of the Spanish word for emerald, esmeralda . In the 1831 Victor Hugo novel Notre-Dame de Paris , also known as The Hunchback of Notre-Dame , the heroine was…
Ernesto
Spanish and Italian variation of Ernest
A Latin classic, widely used here and abroad, though in the U.S. it has fallen on the charts in recent years.
Emelinho
Emelinho is a masculine name that appears to be a creative diminutive form inspired by Portuguese or Brazilian naming conventions. It likely derives from names like Emilio or Emanuel, with the…
Emilinho
Emilinho is a masculine name that combines the classic name Emil with the Portuguese diminutive suffix '-inho,' meaning 'little Emil.' This affectionate form creates a playful, endearing quality.…
Ernestino
Ernestino is a masculine name that represents the Italian and Spanish diminutive form of Ernest. With Germanic roots, the original name Ernest derives from 'ernst,' meaning 'serious' or 'resolute.'…
Ernio
Ernio is a masculine name that likely developed as a variant of Ernest or Ernesto, names derived from the Germanic elements 'ernst' meaning 'serious' or 'resolute.' In some contexts, it may also…
Estevao
Estevão is a masculine Portuguese name derived from the Greek name Stephanos (Στέφανος), meaning 'crown' or 'garland.' It is the Portuguese equivalent of the English name Stephen or Steven. The name…
Elixane
Basque, diminutive or local variant of Elizabeth
"pledged to God"
A rare name even among Basque speakers (fewer than 20 women in Spain are called Elixane), this beautiful name has drawn some attention via Elixane Lechemia, the French pro-tennis player. With its…
Evora
Portuguese place name
"yew tree"
Evora is a city in Portugal known for its magnificent Roman aged ruins. It is occasionally seen as a female name, evoking some of the mystique of this region.
Edmundo
Spanish and Portuguese variation of Edmund
Livelier Latin form of Edmund.