Unique Girl Names that Start With E

A feminine form of Ethelbert, which is itself the Middle English variant of Æþelbeorht, which is in turn the Old English version of Albert, Ethelberta could therefore be regarded as an alternative form of Alberta. 
 
Ethelberta certainly has plenty of clunkiness but nicknames Effie, Bertie, Birdie or Ella might lighten it.
 
Ethelberta appears in Thomas Hardy's (surprisingly comic and happy) novel, The Hand of Ethelberta, about a woman of humble origins who marries well, loses her husband, and becomes a poet and story teller, all while trying to support and conceal her working class family.

Ethelberta

A bright and floral feeling smoosh name, combining  Elín and Rós. It is a modern Icelandic creation that would be pronounced with a rolled R. 

Elínrós

This combination of two familiar names could give you the poetic meaning of "rose of Ireland" or "Ireland's rose". Social media influence Julie Haynes (twins_and_me_) has a daughter called ErinRose.

Erinrose

With on-trend sounds and a cool, slightly unisex feel, Ellian was used for the main character in the 2024 Netflix animated movie, Spellbound. In the movie, it might be a smooshed form of her parents' names (Ellsmere and Solan), but it could equally be a form of Éliane, a French name related to the Greek Aelius, which means "sun".
 
Alternatively, it might be a twist on two Hebrew names: the masculine name Elian, meaning "Yahweh is God", or Eliana, meaning "my God has answered". It could simply be a contracted compound name, however, inspired by the likes of Marian. Blending Ellie with Ann could give you the meaning "bright shining grace" or "god is gracious".
 
In a recent year, Ellian was given to 12 boys in the US, but has yet to rank for girls.

Ellian

Created by blending Else with the Dutch suffix -lijn, Elselijn is a pretty elaboration of the Elizabeth diminutive. Pronounced with a strong LINE sound, Elselijn is an appealing mix of daintiness and strength, with Elselien and Elseline being alternative spellings. A notable bearer is Dutch philosopher, Elselijn Kingma, born Elisabeth Marjolijn, making Elselijn a compound name too.

Elselijn

A sweet compound name blending Else with the element lilla, Elselill is a rare choice that could make an interesting honor for an Elisabeth. Similar in feel to Lilibet, it is sometimes used as a given name, though it could also be a pet form too.

Elselill

Ethelwyn is a form of Æðelwine, a masculine Anglo-Saxon saints' name that was revived in the 19th century, but for girls. An old example of gender-bending names, the switch likely occurred due to its obvious similarities to Ethel, which ultimately shares the same Old English root, æðele meaning "noble". 
 
Clunky with a touchy of whimsy, Ethelwyn has been notably borne by Canadian poet Ethelwyn Wetherald, British artist and sculptor Ethelwyn Baker, and Ethelwyn Murray, daughter of lexicographer, James A. Murray.
 
Ethelwyn's similarity to Elowyn, Esther, and Gwendolyn might make it appealing to modern parents looking for something unexpected.

Ethelwyn

Also spelled Elitza, this sweet but spiky name comes from the Bulgarian ела meaning "fir tree". Similar in sound to Eliza, though not related to it, this could make a charming option for a December baby (but it could easily work all year round too).
 
Notable bearers include singer Elitsa Todorova, volleyball player Elitsa Vasileva, and composer Elitsa Alexandrova.

Elitsa

A unisex Turkish name with an airy nature meaning, Esen sounds on-trend, similar to names like Eden, and could be a lovely choice for both within Türkiye and abroad.

Esen

Short, sweet and appealing, Eione is a little used name from Greek mythology, borne by one of the Nereids, the sea nymph daughters of Nereus. Derived from the element eion, this name relates to the shore and the beach, making it a compelling choice for those looking for something to honor a love for the coast.

Eione

A unisex Turkish name from the word eylem, meaning "action". Reminiscent of trendy names like Ayla and Isla, it would be an especially fashionable choice for a baby girl born outside of Türkiye, and its ending sound gives it a cool unisex feel similar to Salem.

Eylem

A sweet and musical variation of Evangeline or Evangelia, Evangelie may be considered a French form of the name in the style of Amelie, Elodie, and Eulalie. While it would typically be written as Évangélie among French speakers, this spelling may appeal in countries where accents are less commonly used.

Ultimately derived from Greek, Evangelie means "bearer of good news", though in Dutch (and in Afrikaans), it is also the word for gospel, adding a spiritual layer to the name. 
 
A rare option, Evangelie has never made the US stats, but it may being to appeal as Evangeline climbs the charts.

Evangelie

A sleek and pretty alternative to the rising star Evangeline, Evangelise may be interpreted in a variety of ways. On one hand, it may simply be an elaboration of Evangeline, ultimately from the Greek euangelos meaning "bringer of good news", however, it may also be a blend of Elise and Evangeline and thus interpreted as "bearer of good news, pledged to God".
 
Alternatively, it may be a spin of the words evangelize (meaning "to preach the gospel") or Evangelist, associated with the four main writers of the New Testament, John, Mark, Matthew, and Luke. 
 
A rare choice, it is occasionally used in Nigeria and South Africa, though its sounds could make it a unique but familiar sounding option, and an interest way to the nickname Evie.

Evangelise

An elaborate alternative to stylish Evangeline, Evangelisa is a rare choice with familiar and popular sounds. Ultimately deriving from the Greek euangelos meaning "bringer of good news", this form may be interpreted in several different ways.
 
On one hand, it may just be viewed as an elaboration of Evangeline, however, it could also be a blend of Elisa and Evangeline. In the latter case, it could be interpreted as meaning "bearer of good news, pledged to God". 
 Alternatively, it may be a spin on the name Evangelista, usually said to mean "preacher, Evangelist", and therefore closely connected to the main writers of of the New Testament, John, Mark, Matthew, and Luke, though it could also be a spin on the wordevangelize (meaning "to preach the gospel").
 
Used occasionally in the Philippines, the US, Zambia. and England, it is a very rare option, but with nicknames Eva, Evie, Angie, and Isa, it could make an interesting one to consider.

Evangelisa

Classic and charming but with plenty of spark, Evoletta is an alternative form of the compound name, Evalotte. Also spelled as Eva-Lotta, it appears in Astrid Lindgren's book series Kalle Blomkvist. 
 
In Swedish, it would be said as EH-va-lo-ta, while in German EH-fa-law-tuh may be heard.

Evalotta

A name with old-fashioned charm, Evalotte is made more timeless by the continued appeal of Eva, Lotte, and Charlotte. Also written as Evalotta. Evelotte, and Eva-Lotta, it would be said as EH-fa-law-tuh in German and eh-va-LOT in Swedish. English speakers may also read it as EE-vuh-loht.
 
A notable bearer is actress Evalotte Oosterop.

Evalotte

Elanith was a new entry to the US stats in 2025, when it was given to 81 babies, making it one of the fastest rising newcomers of the year. The most likely origin of the name is from the Hebrew Ilanit and Elanit, meaning "tree" or "sapling", possibly with Spanish influenced spelling — in the same vein as Arleth. 


Elanith

In Greek mythology, Euryclea (or Eurycleia) is the dedicated nurse of both Odysseus and his son Telemachus. When Odysseus returns from his long journey in disguise, she recognizes him, but keeps his secret, and later informs him on who has been unfaithful in his absence. 
 
A way to nicknames Clea and Cleo, it means "wide glory" or "wide fame".

Euryclea

A long, frilly feeling choice, Elariella is a modern creation, blending a variety of popular sounds into a five-syllable option. Used by content creator Amelia-Jane Thompson (littlelifeofgrayson), it may be viewed in a number of ways.
 
On one hand, you could consider it an elaboration of Elara, a name from Greek mythology meaning "hazelnut" or "spear" or as a twist on the Italian Ilaria, meaning "cheerful". Additionally, it may be inspired by the Hebrew Ariella, paired with an "El" prefix. As such, it could mean "lion of God".
 
Alternatively, you may view it as a compound name, blending Elara (or Ilaria/Elaria) with Ella, a name with a multitude of meanings including: "all, completely"; "fairy maiden"; "light"; "other"; "god". As such, you may create combined meanings such as: "hazelnut fairy maiden", "completely cheerful", "spear of god", "spear of light", "all hazelnut", or "cheerful of God".

Elariella

One of the top debuts to the US charts in 2025, Eraya has a variety of different sources, including: the English and Italian Aria ("song, melody, air"), the Persian, Hindi, and Thai Arya ("noble"), the Turkish Eray ("brave moon"), the Hebrew Uriah ("Yahweh is my light"), the Ethiopian or Eritrean Araya ("leader by example"), or the multicultural Raya ("queen").
 
Eraya following in the footsteps of names like Elaya, Elara, annd Soraya.

Eraya

unique girl names that start with the letter E, including Ethelberta, Elínrós, Erinrose, Ellian, Elselijn, Elselill, Ethelwyn, Elitsa, Esen, Eione, Eylem, Evangelie, Evangelise, Evangelisa, Evalotta, Evalotte, Elanith, Euryclea, Elariella, and Eraya. (Page 12)

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