Unique Girl Names that Start With E

Made up of the contemporary and cool East, paired with popular Lyn, this compound name is slightly edgy and slightly trendy, but, is surprisingly literary too thanks to Ellen Wood's 19th-century sensation novel, East Lynne. Given to 11 girls in a recent year, it is also spelled as Eastlynn, which was chosen for an additional 9 babies. Content creator "_xoimher" named her daughter Eastlyn in 2026.

Eastlyn

Eilish is one of those Irish names that, thanks to a celebrity, has suddenly become much more familiar outside of Ireland. Irish-American singer Billie Eilish (Eilish is actually one of her middle names) introduced the wider world to this Irish name as actress Saoirse Ronan did with hers. 

Interestingly, Saoirse Ronan's character in Brooklyn, based on the novel by Colm Toibin, was named Eilis, pronounced AY-lish in the movie (although usually EYE-lish or EYE-leesh with the fada).

While the Anglicized version of Eilish or Eilís is usually given as Elizabeth, it is sometimes translated to Alice, which is closer to the AY-lish pronunciation.

Eilish

Princess-y but not overly fussy, thanks to the classic simplicity of Emma, Emmalina is a sweet, bright alternative to Emilia. The meaning can vary depending on if you see it as an elaboration of Emmeline or a compound name of Emma and Carolina or Lina".

Emmalina

Flowing and intriguing, Eurydice is a name from Greek mythology, borne by the wife of musician Orpheus. After she is poisoned by a snake and condemned to the underworld, Orpheus attempts to rescue her, but fails after breaking the condition set by Hades that he mustn't look back at her.
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Meaning "wide justice", Eurydice has provided creative inspiration in the arts, namely as the subject of operas by Monteverdi, Haydn and Gluck, an eponymous play by Jean Anouilh, and paintings by Titian, Rubens and Poussin. The myth has also provided inspiration for Tennessee William's drama Orpheus Descending, David Almond's novel A Song for Ella Grey<//em>, Céline Sciamma's film Portrait of a Lady on Fire and the song Talk by Hozier. 
 In pop culture, it turns out that in the U.K. TV cult favorite Absolutely Fabulous, the outrageous Patsy's full name is Eurydice Colette Clytemnestra Dido Bathsheba Rabelais Patricia Cocteau Stone.
 
Some may see the name as a heavy choice but with weighty four-syllable Greek myth names like Persephone in style, could Eurydice become a more usable option? With nicknames Edie, Dizzy, Riri or Cece perhaps? In fact, 10 girls were given the name in a recent year in the US: still a small number but significantly more girls than previous years.
 
The modern Greek form is Evridiki (ehv-ree-DHEE-kee) which could get you nickname Kiki too.

Eurydice

This Old Norse girl name has a lovely meaning and a familiar yet distinctive sound.

Edda

As Elodie filters into the mainstream, parents may turn to the rarer Spanish form Elodia as an alternative.

Elodia

Edwina may still be taking tea in the parlor, but we can see her joining friends like Matilda and Josephine for a comeback, especially if pronounced like Edwin rather than Edween. 
 She had a very non-vintage-mauve image in the Coen brothers' cult favorite, Raising Arizona, in which Holly Hunter played a police officer named Edwina who was usually called Ed.
 Edwina was on the Social Security list every year through 1969, reaching a high of 378 in 1943.

Edwina

Emanuelle is a feminine name that serves as a variant of Emmanuel or Emmanuelle, derived from the Hebrew name Immanuel, meaning 'God is with us.' This biblical name appears in Isaiah's prophecy and is later associated with Jesus Christ in Christian tradition. The spelling 'Emanuelle' is less common than 'Emmanuelle,' which is the traditional French feminine form. Emanuelle carries spiritual significance while offering a soft, elegant sound. Popular in French-speaking countries and Brazil, the name has an international quality that travels well across cultures. The name gained some recognition through actress Emmanuelle Béart and a series of French films. With its melodic four syllables and meaningful etymology, Emanuelle appeals to parents seeking a name with spiritual depth and European sophistication.

Emanuelle

Eugenie enjoyed a major dusting off when Fergie and Prince Andrew chose it for their daughter, restoring a patina of royal sheen it hadn't had since the time of Napoleon III's glamorous empress--who spent much of her life in England. It was also borne by Princess Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg, a granddaughter of Queen Victoria, after whom Prince Andrew's younger daughter was named.
 Eugenie is the title character of a Balzac novel, Eugenie Grandet and also the full name of Scarlet and Rhett's daughter, nicknamed Bonnie Blue because of the color of her eyes, in Gone With the Wind.
 The elegant Eugenie is pronounced differently in different countries. The princess says YOO-zjen-ee while the French pronunciation is more like oo-ZJAY-nee and the Germans say oy-GAIN-ee-ah.

Eugenie

Evita

A unisex Nahuatl name with a strong and stylish sound, but a meaning that some might find off-putting.

Eztli

Edelweiss, made famous by the Rogers and Hammerstein song in "The Sound of Music", is a rare female name. 

In German 'edel' means 'noble' and 'weiss' means 'white'. Edelweiss is the colloquial name for the Leontopodium alpinum, a small white mountain flower sometimes used in herbal folk medicine.

In this age, though, Edelweiss might make a better <a href="/list/589/white-cat-names">name for a white cat</a> than for a little girl.

Edelweiss

If Erykah Badu can name her son Seven, why can't you name your daughter (or son) this? Eleven has recently gotten a lot of attention via the character on the TV show Stranger Things.

Eleven

A pretty and highly unusual relative of Evanthe, which would fit right in with the popular Ev- family of names while standing out for its rarity.

Evanthia

Familiar in the US thanks to the lovely movie Brooklyn, based on the Colm Toibin novel of the same name. Popular in medieval times, it is still used in Ireland (properly spelt with a fada: Eilís) could make an alternative to the super-popular Isla. Eilish and Eibhlis are alternate forms.

Eilis

Pretty and soulful name of a goddess from Irish mythology and several Irish saints. Singer Enya, born Eithne Ní Bhraonáin, has made the Anglicized spelling familiar. Eithne comes from the vocabulary word "kernel", which was used as a term of praise in old bardic poetry.
 
The name can be pronounced EN-ya, but ETH-na and EHT-na are also used.

Eithne

Spiritual in multiple senses of the word, Epiphany has been given to a handful of girls since the late 1980s, peaking in 1988 when it was given to 55 babies, following the release of the movie Angel Heart in 1987, which featured a character of the name, played by Lisa Bonet.
 
Derived from the Greek epiphaneia, in Chrisitan tradition, Epiphany is associated with the visit of Magi to the infant Christ, sometimes called Three Kings' Day or Little Christmas. In Eastern Christianity, the celebration is a bigger deal, a feast day that additionally commemorates the Baptism of Christ in the Jordan River and the first miracle he performed in Cana. 
 It can used to refer to a manifestation of any supernatural or divine being, however from a secular point of view, it refers to a moment of sudden and monumental revelation or realization, which may appeal to those who feel having a baby has shifted their perspective.
 Given to just 7 girls in a recent year, it is not as popular as it once was, however, it could lead to nicknames such as Effie or Annie. 
 
Like the idea of Epiphany but find it too wordy? You could try the Italian and Spanish name Epifania instead.

Epiphany

Evony is a contemporary feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a modern variant of Ebony, referring to the dark, valuable wood and symbolizing strength and rarity. Alternatively, it could be inspired by Ivory with a creative spelling, or even a variation of names like Evonne or Yvonne. The name has gained modest attention in recent decades as parents seek unique names with appealing sounds. Evony has a melodic quality with its soft consonants and flowing rhythm. The name conveys elegance and distinctiveness without being difficult to pronounce or spell. While not among the most popular names, Evony appeals to parents looking for something uncommon yet accessible, with a modern feel and subtle connection to natural elements. Its similarity to the word 'ebony' gives it associations with beauty and resilience.

Evony

Evora is a city in Portugal known for its magnificent Roman aged ruins. It is occasionally seen as a female name, evoking some of the mystique of this region.

Evora

Traditionally a masculine name, but as Ezra — which shares a root with Ezer — becomes more feminine, who's to say Ezer can't be used for girls? Ezer is the name of masculine characters in the Bible, but as a word, it is often associated with women whose strength help rescue humanity.
 
Actors Addison Timlin and Jeremy Allen White used it for their daughter, born in 2018.

Ezer

unique girl names that start with the letter E, including Eastlyn, Eilish, Emmalina, Eurydice, Edda, Elodia, Edwina, Emanuelle, Eugenie, Evita, Eztli, Edelweiss, Eleven, Evanthia, Eilis, Eithne, Epiphany, Evony, Evora, and Ezer. (Page 6)

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