Name Spellings, Initials and Sounds
250+ Names like Arlo and Esme: Vowel-Consonant-Consonant-Vowel
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Elsa
German diminutive of Elisabeth
"pledged to God"
Lost in limbo for decades and decades, Elsa now stands a good chance of following along in the progression from Emma to Ella to Etta, thanks to the ice queen heroine who "Let It Go" in the wildly…
Else
Else is a feminine name with Germanic origins, functioning as both a standalone name and a short form of names containing the element 'Elis' such as Elisabeth or Elise. In German and Scandinavian…
Elsi
Elsi is a charming feminine name with Scandinavian and Scottish roots, functioning as a diminutive of Elizabeth or Elspeth. The name carries the meaning "pledged to God" from its Hebrew origins. Elsi…
Elsy
Swedish and Spanish variation of Elsie, Scottish
"pledged to God"
A mini variation of Elsie that is better relegated as a nickname than a full form.
Elta
Elta is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from Germanic elements meaning 'old' or 'elder,' suggesting wisdom and respect. Alternatively, it could be a short form of…
Elva
Feminine form of Alf or anglicized form of Ailbhe, Danish, Icelandic, Irish
"elf; bright, light, white"
Elva is a multicultural choice, being both an anglicization of the Irish Ailbhe and an feminine form of the name Alf, meaning "elf". Popular in the US at the beginning of the 20th century, it…
Elvy
Elvy is a feminine name with Scandinavian and Germanic roots, possibly originating as a diminutive form of names containing the element 'elf' or 'alv,' referring to supernatural beings in Norse…
Elya
Slavic form of Helen
A Slavic variation of Helen that might make an unusual update of that classic name.
Elza
Hebrew
"God is my joy"
Intriguing twist on several familiar names, though many people will mistake this for Elsa, Eliza, and so on.
Emry
Variation of Emery, German
"industrious"
Emry is a shortened form of the popular Emery, which now ranks in the Top 100 girl names in the US. Emry has not yet hit the Top 1000 but was given to about 200 babies in the US last year, about 80…
Enya
Irish
"fire"
This phonetic Anglicization of the Irish name Eithne was made familiar by the single-named Irish singer and composer. St. Eithne was the daughter of a king and an early Irish convert to Christianity.
Enye
Enye is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Spanish letter 'ñ' (pronounced 'en-ye'), giving it a Hispanic connection. Alternatively, it could have African origins,…
Enzi
African, Swahili
"powerful"
This short and strong Swahili name shares lots of sounds with trending Ezra and Enzo, and has a great meaning too. This name is considered unisex in East Africa.
Erda
Erda is a feminine name with ancient Germanic and Norse roots. In Norse mythology, Erda (or Jörð) was the personification of Earth and the mother of Thor. The name directly translates to 'earth' in…
Erga
Hebrew
"yearning, craving"
Erla
Erla is a feminine name with primarily Norse and Icelandic origins, derived from the Old Norse 'Erla' meaning 'noble woman' or possibly connected to 'jarl' meaning 'earl' or 'nobleman.' In Icelandic…
Erma
English variation of Irma, English, German, Slovene
"whole, great, universal; army man"
A variation of the German Irma, Erma emerged in the 19th century in English-speaking countries where its similarity to timeless Emma might have helped it gain popularity. In fact, if you follow its…
Erna
Irish
"to know"
That er sound -- as in Myrna, Myrtle, and Bernice -- sounds terminally dated.
Ange
Ange is a feminine name of French origin meaning 'angel,' though it can occasionally be used for boys in France as well. Simple yet evocative, this name directly references celestial beings and…
Asya
Turkish; Russian and Bulgarian diminutive of Anastasia
"Asia; resurrection"
Asya has dual origins: it is both the Turkish word for Asia (the continent), and a short form of Anastasia in Russian and Bulgarian. Beyond that, it is a beautiful example of a "travelling light"…