Updated October 2026
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French
"Emerald"
Gemstone names have a long history of use, from Ruby to Pearl. Emeraude is the French word for emerald. If the Spanish Esmeralda is stylish, why not Emeraude?
Welsh or Hebrew
"steel, or generation of god"
As a Welsh name, Elidor is a modern form of Elidur, an ancient British king name. It was used by British author Alan Garner for the eponymous hero of his children's fantasy novel Elidor (1965). As a…
Breton and French
"light"
This beautiful Breton saint's name peaked at #127 in France in 2006. It's still in the Top 500 there today, but remains almost unknown outside of France.
Irish
"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.
English combination of Emma + Beth
"universal + pledged to God"
South African-raised actress Embeth Davidtz added this unique smooth name to the mix. Perfect if you can't decide between Emma and Elizabeth and more unusual than Annabeth.
English
"great treasure"
A medieval and early English variant of the Ismenia, which feels surprisingly on trend today.
Hebrew
"mother of Sarai"
The name of Noah's wife, a daughter of Rake'el (his father's brother), according to Jubilees 4:33 of the Old Testament Apocrypha. It may mean "mother of Sarai".
Welsh
"idol, image"
Romantic and mysterious, Eluned's beauty and intelligence were legendary in Welsh legend; she was the handmaiden of the Lady of the Fountain in a Welsh Arthurian romance, who had a magic ring that…
Word name, English from Latin
"eloquent"
If you want to give your child the gift of...gab.
Old Norse
"island goddess"
Eydis is the modern transcription of Eydís, one of the top names in Iceland right now.
Greek
"caution"
In Greek mythology, Eulabeia is a deity associated with caution, discretion, and avoidance. Eulabeia is used as a word some translations of the Bible meaning "reverence toward God."
Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
"god's cauldron"
Variant of Eskil, from the Old Norse name Asketill.
Spanish from Greek
"gift of the sun"
Spanish form of Eleadora, a combination of Elio and Dora, meaning sun and gift respectively.
English combination of Ethel + Mary
"noble + drop of the sea, bitter, beloved"
A unique and vintage-feeling combo name, borne by silent child film star Ethelmary Oakland.
Finnish diminutive of Elsa, German
"pledged to God"
In Finland, many pet forms of names end in U, such as Elsu, a nickname for Elsa.
Welsh, from Ebrill
"April"
A rare name derived from the month of April.
English word name
"grand, heroic, monumental in scale; a long poem derived from ancient oral tradition"
Literature and poetry lovers might use Epic as a word name — an epic is a long narrative poem, typically the story of a hero. But epic has taken on a contemporary meaning of "impressive," which makes…
German occupational surname
"iron cutter"
Eisenhower is derived from Eisenhauer, a German surname composed of the elements eisen , meaning "iron," and hauer , "hewer." In modern English, that translates to "iron cutter." It's best known as…
Turkish
"supreme light"
A Turkish compound of Esma — the Turkish form of Asma — and Nur, an Arabic name meaning "light."
English compound of Elle + Etta
"little light; Little girl"
A little like Elliot (or Elliette), Electra, and Etta, Ellette is a zippy but rarely used compound name.