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Binni
By Binni
Updated Thu May 18 2023
E names are one of the best ones. Try one!
  1. Edith

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "prosperous in war"

    • Description:

      Edith was a hugely popular name a hundred years ago that's being revived among stylish parents in Stockholm and London. It's currently beginning to gain traction in the US among those with a taste for old-fashioned names with a soft but strong image.
  2. Eleanor

    • Origin:

      English variation of French Provencal Alienor, meaning unknown

    • Description:

      Eleanor's straightforward feminine image combined with its royal medieval history is striking just the right note for parents in search of a girls' name that combines substance and style.
  3. Eliana

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "my God has answered"

    • Description:

      Eliana is a lilting, rhythmic choice, which has caught on in the US and other English-speaking countries. Currently popular in the UK, The Netherlands, Canada, and Brazil, it also makes the US Top 50.
  4. Elise

    • Origin:

      French variation of Elizabeth

    • Meaning:

      "pledged to God"

    • Description:

      Elise is one of those golden names that stylish but not TOO popular. Its appeal is due in large part to its French flair and to the love for El-names in general.
  5. Elizabeth

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "pledged to God"

    • Description:

      Elizabeth is one of the most popular girls' names of all time, the female equivalent of James or William. Yet Elizabeth has so much going for it—rich history, broad appeal, and timeless style—that no matter how many little girls are named Lizzie, Eliza, and Beth, you can still make Elizabeth your own.
  6. Ella

    • Origin:

      German; English

    • Meaning:

      "all, completely; fairy maiden"

    • Description:

      Ella is a sweet, simple name that owes much of its current popularity to the popularity of other names, from Emma to Bella to Emily to Ellie.
  7. Ellen

    • Origin:

      English variation of Helen

    • Meaning:

      "torch; shining light"

    • Description:

      An medieval English form of Helen, the sensitive but clear-eyed Ellen has swung in and out of style for centuries, often alternating with the parent name. Ellen was the more common in medieval England, until after the Renaissance, when Helen overtook her. In Edith Wharton's The Age of Innocence, set at the end of the nineteenth century, one character wonders why another has not changed her "ugly" given name to something prettier, like Elaine—a statement few would make today.
  8. Ellie

    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of Eleanor and Ellen

    • Meaning:

      "bright shining one"

    • Description:

      Ellie first took off in the UK—yes, in this nickname form—and this warm and friendly name has also become hugely popular here. In 2011, Ellie entered the US Top 100 girl names for the first time and has remained near the top of the charts ever since.
  9. Elodie

    • Origin:

      French, variation of Alodia, German

    • Meaning:

      "foreign riches"

    • Description:

      The lyrical and melodious Elodie, a Nameberry favorite, is starting to rise through the US popularity charts for the first time since the 1880s. It's a uncommon member of the trending El- family of names, which includes Ella, Eloise, and Eleanor.
  10. Elowen

    • Origin:

      Cornish

    • Meaning:

      "elm"

    • Description:

      A beautiful modern Cornish nature name that is rapidly picking up steam in the States: even spawning variant spellings like Elowyn and Elowynn. In its native region, it wasn't widely used as a name before the twentieth century, when the Cornish language was revived. A (currently) unique member of the fashionble El- family of names, it has a pleasant, evocative sound.
  11. Emelyn

    • Description:

      Emelyn is a feminine name with Welsh origins, a variant of Emeline which ultimately derives from the Germanic name Amalia, meaning 'work' or 'industrious.' The name combines the popularity of Emma and Emily with a distinctive ending, creating something both familiar and unique. In Welsh tradition, Emelyn can also be used as a masculine name. The feminine version has gained modest popularity in recent years as parents seek alternatives to more common Em- names. Emelyn has a lyrical, vintage quality that fits with the trend toward reviving traditional names with a fresh feel. The name offers the cute nickname options of Em, Emmy, or Lyn.

  12. Emilee

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Emily

    • Description:

      Again, we see the trendy -ee suffix.
  13. Emilia

    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Emil, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "rival"

    • Description:

      Emilia is the feminine form of the Roman clan name Aemilius, which derived from the Latin aemulus, meaning "rival." In Shakespeare’s Othello, Emilia is the wife of Iago and confidante of Desdemona. Amelia, although homonymous, has a different root and meaning.
  14. Emmalyn

    • Description:

      Variation of Emma with the popular suffix -lyn.
  15. Emmy

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Emily and Emma

    • Meaning:

      "work; universal"

    • Description:

      Long a nickname for all the Em-names, as well as an annual award, Emmy is now being given on its own, as are soundalikes Emme and Emmi. Might be too identified with the TV awards--though that doesn't seem to have hurt Oscar or Tony. We think Emmy is a little too cutesey, and is probably best kept as a nickname for something that ages a little better.
  16. Erika

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Erica

    • Description:

      This is a more spunky and Nordic looking variant of Erica, but the k also makes the connection to the beautiful flower less apparent.
  17. Erynn

    • Description:

      Erynn is a feminine name representing a modern variation of Erin, the poetic name for Ireland derived from Éirinn, meaning "peace." The distinctive spelling with the double 'n' and 'y' gives this traditional Celtic name a contemporary flair while maintaining its connection to Irish heritage. This spelling variation gained modest popularity in the 1990s and early 2000s as parents sought unique twists on classic names. Erynn carries the same melodic quality and cultural significance as Erin but offers a more distinctive option. The name evokes images of Ireland's lush landscapes and rich cultural traditions while providing a slightly more uncommon alternative to the more standard spelling.

  18. Eulalia

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "sweetly speaking"

    • Description:

      Eulalia is a melodious name with a southern drawl, thanks to those lilting double Ls.
  19. Eva

    • Origin:

      Latin form of Eve, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "life"

    • Description:

      Eva is a simple, classic Hebrew name for girls that recently slipped out of the US Top 100 for the first time in more than a decade. Pronounced either like her more popular sister Ava or less popular sister Eve, Eva is one of the elite group of girl names that mean life.
  20. Evangeline

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "bearer of good news"

    • Description:

      Evangeline is a romantic old name enjoying a major comeback, thanks to its religious overtones, Eva's popularity, and the star of the TV megahit Lost, Evangeline Lilly. Evangelia and Evangelina — two variants of Evangeline — are sure to tag along for the ride.