Names Ending in E for Girls

Rosaline, which can be pronounced to rhyme with mine or mean in its final syllable, has a deeper, richer pedigree than it might seem.  Rosaline was used twice by Shakespeare and was also used in the poetry of Edmund Spenser. While we prefer the stronger-sounding Rosalind or Rosamund, Rosaline deserves another contemporary look.

Rosaline

When aspiring British writer Sadie Smith decided to change her name to the more distinctive and zippy Zadie at the age of fourteen, this attention-magnet name was born. But though it might sound like a modern initial-switch, Zadie was actually Number 539 in 1881, remaining in the Top 1000 for almost thirty years.
 
Currently given to around 115 girls in the US each year, across the pond in England and Wales, Zadie is making moves up the charts. A mash up of two popular choices, Zara and Sadie, which a hint of Jodie and Zoe thrown in, Zadie makes a distinctive but very wearable choice.

Zadie

Caylee was the third fastest-rising name in 2009 and peaked then at Number 263, but has since dropped in the charts, perhaps due to the Caylee Anthony association.

Caylee

Elliemae combines the popular nickname Ellie (from Eleanor, Elizabeth, or Ellen) with Mae, a traditional variation of May. This compound name represents the growing trend of hyphen-free double names that blend vintage elements into fresh combinations. The first element connects to Germanic origins meaning 'light' or 'bright one,' while Mae has nature associations with the springtime month or possibly derives from the Roman goddess Maia. Elliemae emerged primarily in the early 21st century as parents sought names with a homespun, Southern charm quality. While maintaining a sweetly feminine sound, it offers playful informality and vintage appeal. The name projects warmth, approachability, and a touch of nostalgic Americana.

Elliemae

Lanie is a sweet, feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of names like Elaine, Alaine, or Melanie. With its roots in various European traditions, Lanie carries the meanings of its parent names, which include 'bright, shining light' or 'dark' depending on the origin. This short, melodic name gained recognition in the late 20th century as parents increasingly chose nickname forms as given names. Lanie strikes a balance between casual charm and understated elegance, making it versatile across ages and settings. The name has maintained a consistent but modest presence in name rankings, appealing to parents who want something recognizable but not overly common. Its friendly sound and gentle vibe give it an enduring appeal.

Lanie

Sometimes, a new name is created by lopping off the first letter or letters.  Such is the case with Abrielle, which feels like Gabrielle without its shirt.

Abrielle

Collette is a feminine name of French origin, serving as a variation of Nicole or Nicolette, ultimately derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning 'victory of the people.' This elegant name carries a sophisticated European flair and has maintained consistent popularity throughout the decades without becoming overly common. Collette was particularly fashionable in the mid-20th century, partly inspired by the renowned French novelist and performer Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette, known simply as 'Colette.' The name evokes images of Parisian chic and artistic sensibility. With its melodic sound and cultural cachet, Collette offers a classic yet distinctive option for parents seeking a name with timeless appeal.

Collette

Believe it or not, this was a fairly common appellation in early New England, interpreted not in the sexual sense, but more in terms of desiring salvation. In modern times, the French name Desiree, pronounced dehz-ih-ray, would be more acceptable.  

Desire

Effie is the old-fashioned short form for Euphemia. It shares a vintage charm with Hattie and Letty although is much rarer than either. Effie is a character in The Hunger Games and Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.

Effie

Kelsie is a feminine name that emerged as a variation of Kelsey, which originated as an English surname derived from place names meaning 'Ceol's island' or 'ship's victory'. This spelling variation gained popularity in the 1990s and early 2000s as parents sought softer, more distinctly feminine versions of unisex names. Kelsie presents a youthful, friendly quality with its ending 'ie' sound, which gives it a more overtly feminine touch than the original spelling. The name peaked in popularity around 1995 in the United States but has since declined, making it less common for newborns today. Kelsie evokes a sense of approachability and warmth while maintaining a modern feel. The name balances familiarity with uniqueness, being recognizable without being overly common.

Kelsie

If you're looking for a fresher belle name than Isabelle, Mirabelle is lovely, and we also like the extra flourish of Mirabella. And if you want a nature tie, Mirabelle is also the name of a delicate French plum.
 Steve Martin chose the name for the heroine of his novel Shopgirl, Mirabelle Buttersfield. And the Mirabel spelling was used for the likeable heroine of the Disney animation Encanto.

Mirabelle

A modern invented name, taken directly from the French phrase "J'adore", meaning "I love".

Jadore

A spelling variation of Madeleine, which is the French form of Hebrew Magdalene meaning "from Magdala" or "from the high tower." While Madeleine is the most popular spelling option in the UK and France , Madelyn and Madeline rank higher in the US. Regardless of what spelling you use, however, when you combine all the variations together, names from the Madeline family are given to nearly 10,000 babies every year in the US. Whatever spin you put on it then, there will still be plenty of other Maddys running round the playgrounds in the next few years, making it feel more like a Top 10 option than it really is. Not necessarily a bad thing - it is a great name after all with plenty of elegance, sweetness and spirit. It's just worth remembering that tweaking the spelling won't make it stand out when its called.

Madelyne

Analise is the second most popular form in the US of this distinctly German combination name, with about 100 baby girls named Analise in one recent year versus about 750 named Annalise.
 
The more German and more complicated Annaliese comes in third, with Analiese the least popular.
 
The Ana part of the name is familar to English speakers. Lise is a short form of Elizabeth, ala Lisa.

Analise

As Elliot in all its variations becomes more popular for girls, Elliette and other similar kree8if <a href="https://nameberry.com">baby names</a> will rise.

Elliette

Introduced by model Emme (born Melissa) and now a legitimate member of the Em-starting girls' name group, especially since it was chosen by Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony for their twin daughter.

Emme

Leonie is a chic French and German form of a name that exists in a range of variations from Leona to Leonia to Leon to Leo to Lionel, all newly fashionable after a couple of generations in style limbo. 
 Pronunciation can be confusing: The first syllable can be pronounced as lee or lay, the second as on or own, and the accent can be on either the first or the second syllable or be evenly distributed over all three syllables of the name, so that it sounds like the male name Leon with an ee at the end. Take your pick, but know that others might often pick differently.
 Aunt Leonie is a major character in Proust's Remembrance of Things Past. Leonie Hemsworth is the mother of Liam and Chris and Leonie is the name picked by Monica Bellucci and Vincent Cassel for their daughter.

Leonie

Less used than Liv or Livvy, Ollie is a boyish nickname for girls, sometimes used for Olivia and Olive. Currently out of the US charts, you might be surprised to learn that Ollie actually ranked more highly for girls than boys in the US between the 1890s and the 1950s. Around 975 girls were given the name in 1919 when it ranked alongside Claire, Goldie, and May.

These days, Ollie is more likely to be chosen as a given name for boys: it's in the England and Wales Top 150, and in the US, Ollie was used two and a half times more often for boys than girls.
 
Usually said to derive from Olivia and Olive (meaning "olive tree"), Ollie could also work for names like Ottilie, Isolde, Ophelia, Apolline, Nicola, and so on.

Ollie

This spelling variation of trending unisex Ari — both diminutives of Hebrew Ariel — means "lion of God".

Arie

Long before the Jennifer Era, Jennie was a fashionable pet form of several names, and was also used independently -- in 1875 it was in the Top 20. Jennie was replaced by the Jenny spelling in the 1960s, and is rarely seen today. 

Jennie

Girl names that end in in E have always been popular, with E one of the top letter endings for baby names.

Charlotte is the 

 in the US right now. Along with Charlotte, other 

 include Grace, Alice, Chloe, Penelope, and Ellie.

With Charlotte and Grace, the E ending is silent, but Chloe and Penelope are both Greek names in which the

 E ending is pronounced as a long e, or ee

. And Ellie has an E ending that's part of the sweetly old-fashioned IE ending for nickname names such as Addie, Callie, and Nellie.



 further down the list include Birdie, Calliope, and Delphine. 

Unique female names that end with the letter E 

include Swayze, Haidee, and Frostine.

Here are all Nameberry’s girl names that end with the letter E, ordered by popularity on Nameberry.

Baby girl names that end in the letter E, including popular girl names ending in E such as Charlotte and Chloe and unique E-ending names for girls, with meanings, origins, and popularity. (Page 20)

6500+ Girl Names That End in E