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Spanish from Latin
"endowed with God's grace"
Charming alternative to the overused Grace.
Hebrew
"fruitful place"
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.
Erazmus is a masculine name derived from the Greek 'Erasmos,' meaning 'beloved' or 'desired.' It's most notably associated with Desiderius Erasmus, the renowned Dutch Renaissance humanist and…
Ermengard is a strong feminine name with deep Germanic roots dating back to medieval Europe. Composed of the elements 'ermen' meaning 'whole' or 'universal' and 'gard' meaning 'enclosure' or…
Femeninization of Ernest, English from German
"serious, resolute"
One time joke name, à la Lily Tomlin's bossy telephone operator, Ernestine is ready for a possible reevaluation, like cousins Josephine and Clementine.
Occitan
"Light of the World"
Esclarmonde de Foix was an Occitan countess and an important figure in Catharism, a medieval Christian movement, which allowed women and men to both hold church offices. Her tale inspired an opera by…
German, Spanish compound name, Ethel + Linda
"noble + pretty"
Ethelinda is a feminine name that combines the elements "ethel" meaning "noble" or "of noble birth" and "linda" meaning "pretty." The name was used in medieval England but became less common after…
French form of Eulalia, Greek
"sweetly speaking"
Eulalie hasn't ranked in the US Top 1000 since 1899, but its French roots might make it more appealing to modern ears than its sister Eulalia. "Eulalie" is a poem by Edgar Allan Poe, and the name…
Eulaylia is a rare feminine name derived from the Greek 'eulalos,' meaning 'sweetly speaking' or 'eloquent.' It's a variant spelling of Eulalia, a name with ancient Christian connections, borne by…
French variation of Euphemia, Greek
"fair speech"
French variant of Euphemia, which feels a little lighter and fresher than the English form.
Greek
"pleasing one"
In Greek mythology, Evadne was the daughter of Poseidon. Evadne also appears in literature (Mary Shelley's "The Last Man") and has a pop culture reference as the cousin of Wonder Woman. A more…
Evaine is a feminine name with medieval and Celtic undertones. It may be a variant of Yvaine, which appears in Arthurian legends, or related to names like Evan or Eve. The name carries an ethereal,…
Evangelica is a feminine name of Greek origin derived from the word 'evangelion,' meaning 'good news' or 'gospel.' It's closely related to Evangeline and Evangelina, but with a more directly…
"fair flower"
Evanthe is a pretty Greek name not often heard outside its native culture. With its stylish Ev-begining, Evanthe could make an interesting choice if you're looking for a generic flower name.
Everhart is a masculine name with Germanic origins, functioning both as a surname and given name. Combining the elements 'ever' (meaning 'boar' or sometimes interpreted as 'strong') and 'hart'…
Dainish, Norwegian, Swedish
"island conqueror, lucky conqueror"
Eyvind is a masculine name of Old Norse origin, derived from elements meaning 'island' and 'winner' or 'conqueror.' This ancient Scandinavian name dates back to Viking times and appears in Norse…
French variation of Fabia
"bean grower"
Instead of the usual French suspects -- Danielle, Isabelle, Gabrielle -- why not consider Fabienne, which is less common and just as pretty.
Arabic
"turquoise"
Instead of the more obvious Aqua, Turquoise, or Blue, consider this offbeat Arabic name, brought into the American name pool by actress Fairuza Balk (named by her father for the color of her eyes).…
Occupational name
"falcon trainer"
Falconer is one choice that has morphed rapidly from outlandish to possible, even attractive, thanks to the fashion for occupational names. And really, if Archer is getting popular and Miller seems…
Latin
"infant"
Fantine is a rarely heard French name except as a character in the Victor Hugo novel Les Misérables .
