Unique Girl Names that Start With E

Similar to Ettie and Effie, Ethie is usually used as a diminutive of the old-fashioned but cosy Ethel, however, it may also make sense as a nickname for Elizabeth, Elspeth, or even Elswyth. It ranked briefly in the US charts as a stand alone name back in the 1890s.

Ethie

Though this feels like a new invention, people have used day names such as Morning and Afternoon for centuries -- and so why not Evening too?  It's a lovely word with an evocative meaning and makes a perfect addition to this newly stylish group.

Evening

Though it doesn't have historic roots--it was created by L. Frank Baum for a Princess character in his book Ozma of Oz--Evella could fit well into the Eve-Eva-Evelyn group now coming back into favor.

Evella

A combination-type name invented by L. Frank Baum for a Princess character who first appears in his book Ozma of Oz.

Evrose

Elula, female derivation of Elul, the name of the sixth month on the Hebrew calendar, was used by Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen for their second daughter. The couple kept their unusual choice under wraps for several months, perhaps to get a head start on the hordes of fans who might adopt the fashionable-yet-unusual double-l name for their own. Reminiscent of (though not actually related to) Eulala, the stylish pick of Marcia Gay Harden for her daughter. Lula, Lulu, or Lu could be short forms.


Elula

Eos -- that's pronounced with a short e like eros without the r -- is the Greek Titan of the dawn. Any ancient name with a sleek modern feel has definite revival possibilities. Eos could be an inventive way to honor grandma Dawn. 
 
Eos is also a Welsh bird name that is occasionally given to girls in Wales — pleasingly the nightingale, so this name covers both morning and night.

This lovely name is best-known as the surname of eponymous Bronte heroine, Jane Eyre, and would make an appealing and distinctive middle name for the child of fans of that book. While the surname Eyre is found mainly in England, its origins are Norse and it's thought to derive from Norse settlers. Still, the status of the classic books means Eyre deserves to stand proudly among <a href="/baby-names/164/english-names">English baby names</a>.

Eyre

Eponine is attracting new notice via the movie of Les Miserables, based on the book by Victor Hugo.  Eponine is the spoiled daughter of Cosette's foster parents whose name, according to the story, was lifted by her mother from a romance novel.  As in a romance, Eponine redeems herself by becoming a martyr to love.

Eponine

Endellion is the name of an early saint who was a daughter of King Brychan and goddaughter of King Arthur whose life is commemorated by the Cornish village of St. Endellion. This intriguing ancient name was brought into modern usage by British Prime Minister David Cameron, who used it as one of the <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/673/middle-names">middle names</a> for his fourth child, a baby girl.
 
The Latinized form of the name is Endelienta, it could mean "fire soul".

Endellion

In Norse mythology, Embla is the equivalent of the Bible's Eve, who, along with her husband Ask, were the first humans to be created by the gods, in this case from trees. With its lovely nature meaning, and a soft but distinctive sound, Embla is one of the most popular girl names in Iceland.
 
Used in Norway and occasionally Sweden too, elsewhere it could make an interesting alternative to Ember, Emma, Esme, and Ella. Pronounced as EHM-pla or EHM-bla, it's a name that could gain more attention.

Embla

Esmerlinda appears to be a blended name, combining "Esmeralda" and "Linda".  

Esmerlinda

The Welsh name Enfys is a unisex name, although it is more commonly used for girls. With the beautiful meaning "rainbow", it is a rare choice in the UK, given to just a handful of babies each year, with 7 girls receiving the name in the most recent stats. 
 
Pronounced EHN-viss, it is a relatively modern name, first appearing in the 19th century, and with the rise of similar Emrys and its appearance in the movie Solo: A Star Wars Story, it may have a chance of catching on. In fact, it did see a boost in 2019, after the film was released, when it was given to 17 babies.

Enfys

Eluana is a soft Italian name that might be a nice choice for people who are attracted to names like Elena and Emilia but are looking for something a little more unusual. Eluana is evidence that beyond the few familiar choices such as Gianna and Angelina, there are hundreds of attractive <a href="https://nameberry.com/baby-names/166/italian-names">Italian names</a> worth consideration.

Eluana

Less known than other Cornish beauties like Elowen, Demelza, and Kerensa, Elestren is a pretty botanical name ripe for wider usage. While it may have a starry, celestial feel, likely owning to sound-alikes Estelle, Celeste, and Seren, Elestren actually comes from the Cornish name for the iris flower, most specifically, the yellow iris. 
 
Though it has yet to appear in the UK stats, it may still catch on (even if it is only quietly) among those looking for rare alternatives to Elowen.

Elestren

This version of the name creates an almost-homonym to Isora, but it adds in the trendy z. The possible nicknames of Ezzy and Zora give this name a little more wearability.

Ezora

The famous home of Hamlet in Shakespeare's great play, Elsinore is based on Kronborg Castle in eastern Denmark. Known as Helsingør in Danish, it guarded the narrow entryway to the Baltic Sea for centuries.
 
Similar in sound to Eleanor or Lenore, Elsinore has potential as a name. While some may find it a little pretentious or be bothered by the 'snore' sound, it could make a fabulous middle name for a lover of Shakespeare, or a daring and unexpected route to popular nicknames Nora and Elsie.

Elsinore

An elegy is a poem lamenting a deceased person. As a name, it could be used by parents in remembrance of a recently deceased person or as a euphonic and unusual literary name. The original Greek could also work.

Elegy

Eloquence feels right at home with names like Cadence and Rhapsody. 

Eloquence

With the rising use of Eugenie and Eulalia, could literary Euphony make a debut? It certainly has a pleasant meaning and is euphonic itself.

Euphony

A place name and feminine given name in the Old Testament. Notable as the place where Rachel was buried, the alternative form, Efrat, is popular in Israel. 

Ephrath

unique girl names that start with the letter E, including Ethie, Evening, Evella, Evrose, Elula, Eos, Eyre, Eponine, Endellion, Embla, Esmerlinda, Enfys, Eluana, Elestren, Ezora, Elsinore, Elegy, Eloquence, Euphony, and Ephrath. (Page 9)

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