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Elspeth
Scottish variation of Elizabeth
"pledged to God"
Elspeth is one of those names that never quite made it out of the British Isles--particularly Scotland, but possesses a winningly childlike charm. Elspeth was used by Sir Walter Scott for several of…
Elwin
Elwin is a masculine name with Anglo-Saxon origins, combining the elements 'elf' and 'friend,' thus meaning 'elf friend' or 'friend of elves.' This charming meaning connects the name to folklore and…
Ely
Russian variation of Eli
"ascended, uplifted, high"
Russian form of Eli mainly used today by families with Russian Jewish heritage.
Elysabeth
Elysabeth is a feminine variant of Elisabeth, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning "God is my oath" or "God is abundance". This elegant spelling variation adds a classical…
Elzira
Elzira is a feminine name with Portuguese and Brazilian roots, although it's relatively uncommon even in these cultures. It may be a variant of Alzira, which possibly derives from Arabic origins…
Emeline
French form of German Amelina
"work"
An old name, with a history separate from Emily and Emma and a different kind of vintage feel, that's a possible alternative to top-of-the-pops names. More common spelling is Emmeline.
Emiradian
Emmerich
German
"home strength"
This old school German name, more familiar these days as a surname, is a relative of the place name America.
Ermes
Ermes is a masculine name that represents the Italian and Spanish form of Hermes, the messenger god in Greek mythology known for his wit, eloquence, and role as divine messenger. This connection…
Erminda
Erminda is a feminine name with roots in Germanic languages, likely derived from elements meaning "whole, universal" (erm-) combined with "linden tree" or "shield" (-linda). It may also have…
Ernest
English from German
"serious, resolute"
Ernest is one of those sober, so-far-out-they're-beginning-to-be-reconsidered Great Uncle names. Ernest recently received a big style boost when Britain's Princess Eugenie chose it for her second…
Ernst
German variation of Ernest
Concise and clipped European version of the earnest Ernest.
Erskine
Scottish
"from the high cliffs"
Rarely used un-Gaelic-sounding Scottish name with literary associations to Erskine Caldwell, author of Tobacco Road and God's Little Acre .
Ethel
English
"noble maiden"
Ethel is a name we once declared as 'So Far Out They'll Probably Always Be Out,' but with the return of other names on that list and with its new starbaby cred via Lily Allen, its soft sound and…
Eugenie
French form of Eugenia, Greek
"wellborn, noble"
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…
Eunice
Greek
"good victory"
Eunice is a New Testament name of the mother of Timothy, long associated with one of the Kennedy sisters, the founder of the Special Olympics. As high as Number 106 in the early 1900s, it lasted on…
Evaline
Variation of Evelyn or Aveline
Evaline may be unusual, but there are so many stylish names around right now that sound like it, from Eva to Evelyn to Adeline, that it will feel less distinctive than it is.
Evans
Welsh surname
"the Lord is gracious"
Evans is an historic Welsh patronymic surname, derived from Evan, which is a form of John. With Evan's popularity in the U.S. and the U.K. -- it's a Top 50 names -- the stylish s-ending version may…
Evelyn
English
"desired; or water, island"
Renowned English author Evelyn Waugh pronounced his name "EEV-lin" (fun fact: his first wife, also named Evelyn, was referred to as "She-velyn"). But "EV-uh-lin" also works, and is probably the most…
Evita
Spanish, diminutive of Eva
There's only one Evita.