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Portuguese Names that Start With E

Updated October 2026

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There are 14 Portuguese names that start with the letter E for boys and girls, including Esmeralda, Ernesto, Edmundo, Emanuela, Evora, Estevao, Elixane, Ermelinda, Evangelista, Evangelista, Emelinho, Emilinho, Ernestino, and Ernio.

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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.
Edmundo
Spanish and Portuguese variation of Edmund
Livelier Latin form of Edmund.
Emanuela
Italian, Portuguese, and Romanian feminization of Emmanuel, Hebrew
"God is with us"
Emanuela is the feminine form of Emanuel, derived from the Hebrew name Immanuel meaning 'God is with us.' This beautiful name carries significant religious heritage, appearing in biblical text as a…
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.
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…
Ermelinda
Italian and Portuguese variation of Ermelinde, Germanic
"tender universe"
This old name with the great meaning may still be a bit clunky for modern usage.
Evangelista
Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
"evangelist, preacher; sharer of good news or gospel"
An elaborate alternative to Evangeline, Evangelista is closely associated with the Four Evangelists (or gospels) in The New Testament, Mathew, Luke, Mark, and John, as such making a spiritual option.…
Evangelista
Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
"evangelist, preacher; sharer of good news or gospel"
While this name might lean feminine to English speakers, it is in fact a unisex name notably borne by 15th-century physicist and mathematician, Evangelista Torricelli, who invented the barometer.…
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…

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