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Eudocia
Greek, "to be well pleased, to have good will"
"to be well pleased, to have good will"
Not to be confused with Eudoxia, Eudocia is a Greek name with a pleasant meaning, and also the name of a 5th century saint.
Eudora
Greek
"generous gift"
Eudora is the name of five minor goddesses of Greek mythology and a major goddess (in the person of Pulitzer Prize-winning Eudora Welty) of modern American literature. Eudora is pleasant and…
Eudoxia
Greek
"good deeds"
Think the letter X is always cool in names? Meet Eudoxia. An ancient name with a great meaning, associated with a number of saints and Byzantine royals. You might also like the similar Eudocia or…
Eulalia
Greek
"sweetly speaking"
Eulalia is a melodious name with a southern drawl, thanks to those lilting double L s and similarity to similar Eudora and Eula. Familiar in the US in the early 20th century, it was also a popular…
Eulalie
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…
Euphemia
Greek
"fair speech"
Ancient martyr's name that, though not especially appealing, might still be mildly possible, especially for Anglophiles. It was widely used in early Scotland, but was overtaken by its nickname, Effie.
Euphemie
French variation of Euphemia, Greek
"fair speech"
French variant of Euphemia, which feels a little lighter and fresher than the English form.
Euporia
Greek
"prosperity"
Not to be confused with Euphoria, Euporia was the Greek goddess of abundance.
Eupraxia
Greek
"good conduct"
This rare name, used by a Byzantine saint, is not as attractive as other Greek "Eu" name like Eugenia, Eulalie and Eudora. This probably belongs in the footnotes of the history books.
Eurydice
Greek
"wide justice"
Flowing and intriguing, Eurydice is a name from Greek mythology, borne by the wife of musician Orpheus. After she is poisoned by a snake and condemned to the underworld, Orpheus attempts to rescue…
Eustacia
Greek
"fruitful"
Eustacia, the ancestor of mid-century fave Stacy, is just the kind of fusty old relic that might be polished up for modern use. Eustacia Vye is the central character of Thomas Hardy's The Return of…
Euthenia
Greek
"abundance"
In Greek mythology, Euthenia was among the younger Charites. She was the spirit of prosperity.
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