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Icelandic Names that Start With E

Updated October 2026

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There are 6 Icelandic names that start with the letter E for boys and girls, including Elva, Elka, Eiður, Eysteinn, Ellý, and Embla.

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  • 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…

  • 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.

  • Eiður

    Icelandic form of Eiðr or Aodh, Norse, Irish

    "oath; fire"

    An Icelandic name with two possible origins, Eiður might have its roots in Old Norse, from which it could mean "oath", or from Irish, in which case may mean "fire, fiery". Notably borne by coach and…

  • Eysteinn

    Icelandic

    "island of stone"

    Adapted from the Old Norse name Øystæinn, Eysteinn is an Icelandic variation, likely meaning "island of stone" or perhaps "stone island". Also appearing as Øystein in Norway, Östen in Sweden, and…

  • Ellý

    Icelandic form of Elly

    "light, shining torch; pledged to God"

    The Icelandic variation on the popular Eleanor/Ellen/Elizabeth/Eliana nickname.

  • Embla

    Norse

    "elm"

    In Norse mythology, Embla is the equivalent of the Bible's Eve, who, along with her husband Ask, were the first humans to be created by the gods, in this case from trees. With its lovely nature…