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Danish Names that Start With E

Updated November 2026

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There are 12 Danish names that start with the letter E for boys and girls, including Erika, Elva, Ellinor, Ebba, Ekko, Ekko, Elka, Enok, Elsinore, Ebbe, Ebbe, and Ellida.

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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.
Elva
Feminine form of Alf or anglicized form of Ailbhe, Danish, Icelandic, Irish
"elf; bright, light, white"
Elva is a multicultural choice, being both an anglicization of the Irish Ailbhe and an feminine form of the name Alf, meaning "elf". Popular in the US at the beginning of the 20th century, it…
Ellinor
Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish variation of Eleanor, meaning unknown, or Elin, Swedish variation of Ellen
"torch, shining light"
Eleanor is a rising classic in the US, and the similarly-pronounced Ellinor is a favorite in Sweden and Norway. While Eleanor is not considered one of the many Helen variations, some sources say that…
Ebba
Feminization of Ebbe, Swedish and Danish, or variation of Old English Æbbe
"bear god; brave boar"
Ebba, the feminine version of Ebbe (a diminutive of Eberhard or Asbjorn) and also a form of an old English name, is in the Swedish Top 10 but virtually unknown in the US. However, with the rise of…
Ekko
English, Danish, Norwegian
"repeated sound, echo"
A modern and edgy choice, Ekko may appeal to fans of Indigo, Arlo, and Arrow. Used as both an alternative spelling to Echo and as the Norwegian and Danish form of the word, it was given to 15 babies…
Ekko
Spelling variation of Echo, English, Danish
"repeated sound"
A name with a modern vibe and plenty of energy, as an English name, Ekko may well be a twist on the Greek Echo, both a word referring to a repeated, reverberating sound, and to a mythological nymph,…
Elka
Latinization of Elke, Scandinavian diminutive of Adelheid
"noble one"
Much more manageable than the full form of the name. Possible international alternative to Ella.
Enok
Enok is a masculine name of Scandinavian origin, representing the Nordic version of the biblical Enoch. In the Old Testament, Enoch was a revered figure known for his righteousness and close…
Elsinore
Literary place name, English, Danish
"narrow strait"
The famous home of Hamlet in Shakespeare's great play, Elsinore is based on Kronborg Castle in eastern Denmark. Known as Helsingør in Danish, it guarded the narrow entryway to the Baltic Sea for…
Ebbe
Danish and Swedish diminutive of Eberhard, German, or Esben, Danish
"brave boar; god bear"
Ebbe
Danish and Swedish diminutive of Eberhard, German, or Esben, Danish
"brave boar; god bear"
A Top 30 name in Sweden, derived from Eberhard (brave boar) or Esben (god bear) – either way, a strong meaning.
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…

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