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Finnish Names that Start With E

Updated October 2026

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There are 11 Finnish names that start with the letter E for boys and girls, including Erika, Esa, Elli, Eero, Ellida, Eija, Eeva, Eino, Eetu, Emeli, and Erkki.

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Erika
English and Scandinavian variation of Erica, Norse feminization of Eric or Italian word name
"eternal ruler; heather"
This is a more spunky and Nordic looking variant of Erica, but the k also makes the connection to the beautiful flower less apparent.
Esa
Esa is a masculine name with multicultural origins. In Finnish, it's a traditional name meaning 'God is my salvation' or 'God helps,' equivalent to the biblical name Isaiah. In Arabic cultures, Esa…
Elli
German, Finnish diminutive of Elizabeth, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
In Germany and Finland, a common short form of names beginning with El-, including Elizabeth, Elina, and Elisa. About 70 baby girls were named Elli in the US last year versus 6000 named Ellie -- and…
Eero
Finnish variation of Eric
"eternal ruler"
Creative gem perfect for an architect's son, in tribute to modern Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen.
Ellida
Danish, Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian
"fast-sailing ship"
A theatrical name, appearing in Henrik Ibsen's 1888 play, The Lady from the Sea , Ellida comes from the Old Norse Elliði , giving it an ocean-related meaning. Also spelled as Elida, it may be…
Eija
Finnish
"delight, encouragement"
A popular Finnish choice back in the 50s and 60s, Eija is a sweet and cheerful name with contested origins. Some sources suggest it comes from eijaa or heijaa , words that are used more so in hymns…
Eeva
Eeva is a feminine name that is the Finnish and Estonian form of Eve. The name traces back to the Hebrew "Chavah" meaning "living one" or "source of life," and is associated with the first woman in…
Eino
Finnish and Estonian
"one"
Succinct and stylish, Eino is a popular Finnish (and Estonian) name, possibly from the Norse einn and the Germanic ain meaning "one". It ranked at #1 in Finland in 2025.
Eetu
Finnish variation of Edward
Eetu is a perennial favorite in Finland, but is rarely if ever used in the States - probably because of the unfamiliar (to most people) spelling and pronunciation.
Emeli
Emeli is a masculine name in some contexts, though it's more frequently used as a feminine name in most cultures. As a male name, it appears occasionally in Finnish and Estonian traditions,…
Erkki
Erkki is a Finnish masculine name that serves as the Finnish equivalent of Eric or Erik. Deriving from the Old Norse name Eiríkr, Erkki ultimately means "eternal ruler" or "ever powerful," combining…