By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
Across 430 pages
of 430
Irish
"jealousy"
Modern Irish form of the mythological name Étaín.
"beautiful sheen"
Anglicized form of the Irish name Aoibheann, which is also in use in Ireland itself. Eavie/Evie would make an adorable short form.
Welsh
"fair April"
An elaboration of the month name, which is rare (though not unheard of) even in Wales.
English
"son of Edward"
Thomas Edison’s surname is an inventive take on Addison when used for girls. It's an English surname deriving from either Adam or Eda, a medieval diminutive of Edith.
Turkish from Arabic
"full spreading branches of trees"
A popular female name in Turkey, with a lush nature meaning.
"blessed stream"
A rare Welsh name deriving from the name of a stream in Ceredigion, plus the productive -wen suffix.
"white brow"
A little bit Isla, a little bit Elowen. Also the Kentucky-based heroine of a 2018 novel by Gwen Kaelin.
"white snow"
A fresh and pretty Welsh nature name whose beautiful meaning would be perfect for a winter baby girl. Pronounced as AIR-wen or IRE-wen depending on the region of Wales from which someone is from, it…
German
"elf, secret lore"
This German name has a whimsical meaning- a combination of "elf" and Runo, meaning "secret lore".
Icelandic variation of Elin, Swedish
The Icelandic transcription of Elin, closer in sound to Ellen.
Welsh, Cornish, Breton
"noble friend"
The male name Elwyn is used regularly in Wales, but its feminine form Elwen (also spelled Aelwen) slightly less so. Elsewhere, this name is little-known but very appealing, with straightforward…
Latin from Greek
"of Elysium; blissful"
In Greek mythology, the Elysian Fields was the final resting place of righteous souls. Elysian falls under two current trends — spiritual names and mythological names — and could easily be a hit in…
Yoruba
"person of story"
Accessible and attractive Yoruba name that would be one-of-a-kind in the US.
Literature
"horse lover"
A literary name created by J. R. R. Tolkien for a Lord of the Rings noblewoman of Rohan. It would make an interesting choice for literature lovers or fans of names like Elowen and Evelyn.
Turkish and Uzbek
"free, independent"
Erkin is an Uzbek vocabulary word from Old Turkic, and is widely used as a unisex name in Turkey. In English-speaking countries, it is unknown but straightforward and with a great meaning.
American variation of Espen, Scandinavian
"god bear"
Espn was first recorded as a girl name in 2015, eleven years after it was first used for boys. It's considered a variation of the Scandinavian male name Espen, although its use can be attributed to…
The Étaín of Irish mythology was a beautiful fairy turned into a fly (or in some versions, a butterfly), by a jealous queen. The insect Étaín fell into a glass of milk and was swallowed by yet…
Eulean is an uncommon feminine name with mysterious origins, possibly derived from Greek elements or representing a variant of Eulalia, which means 'sweetly speaking.' Another theory suggests…
