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Electric E Names [girls]

  1. Elia

    • Origin:

      Spanish feminization of Elio, Italian and Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "sun"

    • Description:

      Though the most famous Elia, screenwriter Kazan, was male, this name sounds like a spin on many popular girls' names, from Ella to Ellie to Isla and Leah. While the Italian pronunciation has the middle syllable as LEE, making it closer to the original Elijah would give the middle syllable a long I sound — eh-LYE-ah.
  2. Eulalie

    • Origin:

      French form of Eulalia, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "sweetly speaking"

    • Description:

      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.
  3. Electra

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "amber, shining, bright"

    • Description:

      Though the plays by Sophocles and Eugene O'Neill and via the "Electra Complex" proposed by psychoanalyst Carl Jung, this name has, unfortunately, become associated with incest and murder.
  4. Elif

    • Origin:

      Turkish and Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "first letter in the alphabet; slender"

    • Description:

      Elif is the Turkish form of Alif, the name of the first letter of the Arabic alphabet. Actor Natalie Portman gave another spelling to her son, Aleph.
  5. Eila

    • Origin:

      Hebrew, Norwegian variation of Elina

    • Meaning:

      "oak tree; bright, shining light"

    • Description:

      Eila is a Hebrew name heard in Israel. The name also has roots in Finland and Norway, where it's derived from Elina, a variation of Helen, or from Aila, a form of Helga. Eila could gain attention as a cross-cultural name and fresh alternative to popular sound-alike choices like Ayla, Ella, and Isla.
  6. Elisheva

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "pledged to God"

    • Description:

      Elisheva was the original name of Aaron's wife in the Book of Exodus; Elisheva gains strength and distinction via the v sound.
  7. Emiliana

    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Emily

    • Meaning:

      "rival"

    • Description:

      The enormous popularity of Emily and Emma means that parents will be looking further afield for substitutes -- and this is one of the prettiest.

  8. Eda

    • Origin:

      English, Turkish

    • Meaning:

      "wealthy, well-mannered"

    • Description:

      An medieval English diminutive of Edith, which could make an unusual addition to simple vintage revivals like Eva, Ada and Ida. In Turkish, it means "well mannered".
  9. Eir

    • Origin:

      Norse

    • Meaning:

      "peacefulness, mercy"

    • Description:

      So airy, it's almost not there.
  10. Elsje

    • Description:

      Elsje is a feminine Dutch name that originated as a diminutive form of Elisabeth or Elsa. This charming name combines the classic elegance of its root names with the distinctive Dutch '-je' suffix that adds a sense of endearment and affection. In Dutch culture, diminutive forms are commonly used to express fondness, making Elsje a name that conveys warmth and closeness. While primarily found in the Netherlands and areas with Dutch heritage, Elsje remains relatively uncommon internationally, giving it a distinctive quality for those seeking a name with European roots and a gentle, melodic sound.
  11. Elka

    • Origin:

      Latinization of Elke, Scandinavian diminutive of Adelheid

    • Meaning:

      "noble one"

    • Description:

      Much more manageable than the full form of the name. Possible international alternative to Ella.
  12. Elira

    • Description:

      Elira is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. In Albanian culture, it derives from the word for 'free' or 'freedom,' making it a name with powerful symbolic significance. Alternatively, it may have evolved as a variation of names like Elvira or as a combination of popular elements like 'El' (meaning 'God' in Hebrew) and 'ira' (meaning 'watchful' in Sanskrit). The name has a delicate, flowing quality with its soft consonants and melodic rhythm. Elira remains relatively uncommon internationally but has seen some increased usage in Albania and among Albanian diaspora communities. The name carries an air of elegance and distinction while being straightforward to pronounce across different languages. Its cross-cultural potential and beautiful sound make it appealing to parents seeking something both unique and accessible.

  13. Ekaterina

    • Origin:

      Russian; Macedonian; Bulgarian, variation of Catherine

    • Meaning:

      "pure"

    • Description:

      This international variation was publicized by Olympic skater Ekaterina Gordeeva.
  14. Elisha

    • Origin:

      Variant of Alicia or Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "God is my salvation"

    • Description:

      Elisha (ee-LYE-sha) is an Old Testament male name, sometimes borrowed for girls. Pronouced eh-LEE-sha, it is also used as a spelling variant of Alicia or Elysia.
  15. Ezri

    • Origin:

      Variation of Ezra, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "help"

    • Description:

      Ezri is one of the cool new unisex names starting with E, except as a Biblical name, it's not so new. Used for both genders in Israel, in the US it's currently running five to one in favor of girls, surprisingly. Its deviation from the better known and more traditional Ezra makes it feel like one of the more truly gender neutral names.
  16. Elki

    • Description:

      Elki is a feminine name with diverse cultural roots. In Hebrew, it's a diminutive form of names containing 'El' (meaning 'God'), giving it the essence of 'my God' or 'God to me.' The name also has connections to Germanic languages, where it may be related to 'Elke,' a Dutch and German diminutive of Adelaide or other names containing the element 'adal' meaning 'noble.' In some Native American traditions, particularly Algonquian languages, 'Elki' relates to terms for 'elk' or 'horned one.' This short, distinctive name has a modern, crisp sound that appeals to parents seeking something concise yet memorable. While uncommon in English-speaking countries, Elki offers cross-cultural appeal with its international connections and contemporary feel.
  17. Eyla

    • Description:

      Eyla is a short, melodic feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Isla (Scottish for 'island'), Ayla (Turkish for 'moonlight' or Hebrew for 'oak tree'), or Ella (Germanic for 'fairy maiden'). The name's simplicity and soft sound have made it increasingly popular in recent years as parents seek short, distinctive names with international appeal. Eyla combines contemporary style with a timeless quality. Though still relatively uncommon in most countries, its usage has been growing gradually, especially in Scandinavian regions and among parents drawn to names with nature connections.
  18. Exa

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Achsah, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "adorned"

    • Description:

      In the 21st century, Exa is best known as the given name of Grimes and Elon Musk's daughter Y, a sibling for X Æ A-XII. The celebrity parents were inspired by the supercomputer terms exaFLOPS, which is the "ability for a supercomputer to perform 1 quintillion floating-point operations per second."
  19. Elixyvette

    • Origin:

      English combination of Elizabeth, Alexis, and Yvette

    • Meaning:

      "pledged to God + defender + yew tree"

    • Description:

      Elixyvette is part Elizabeth, part Alexis, part Yvette -- and a total mess. Few people go to such lengths to make a name different. Aren't you glad?
  20. Edrie

    • Origin:

      Short form of Edris, Welsh; Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "lord; studious"

    • Description:

      Edris was used occasionally for baby girl 100 years ago, but one can't help but wonder whether those girls might really have been named Edie but with bad handwriting. Edrie is cute, though, and unusual.