Alternatives to Ella

Erda

Erda is a feminine name with ancient Germanic and Norse roots. In Norse mythology, Erda (or Jörð) was the personification of Earth and the mother of Thor. The name directly translates to 'earth' in…

Erga

Hebrew

"yearning, craving"

Erla

Erla is a feminine name with primarily Norse and Icelandic origins, derived from the Old Norse 'Erla' meaning 'noble woman' or possibly connected to 'jarl' meaning 'earl' or 'nobleman.' In Icelandic…

Erlea

Basque

"bee"

With the exception of Deborah, names are more often related to honey than to bees. This graceful name honors the bright and busy bee, making it perfect for that energetic little girl. Leia is an…

Erma

English variation of Irma, English, German, Slovene

"whole, great, universal; army man"

A variation of the German Irma, Erma emerged in the 19th century in English-speaking countries where its similarity to timeless Emma might have helped it gain popularity. In fact, if you follow its…

Erna

Irish

"to know"

That er sound -- as in Myrna, Myrtle, and Bernice -- sounds terminally dated.

Ersa

Greek

"dew"

Ersa, daughter of Zeus and the moon goddess Selene, is goddess of the morning dew, which may make this an excellent name for a child born in the early hours of the day.

Erza

Erza is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Albanian, it means 'dawn' or 'morning light', symbolizing new beginnings. The name also appears in Hebrew traditions, where it's considered…

Esma

Turkish, Bosnian

"supreme"

Turkish and Bosnian form of the Arabic name Asma, with the powerful meaning of "supreme".

Essa

Essa is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Arabic, it's a variation of Isa (the Arabic form of Jesus) and means 'God is salvation.' In Irish contexts, Essa derives from the Gaelic…

Essie

English diminutive of Esther, Persian, or Estelle, French

"star"

Cute short form of Esther, now associated with the iconic nail polish brand.

Etka

Etka is a distinctive feminine name with possible Slavic or Hebrew origins. In Slavic contexts, it may be a diminutive form of names containing 'et' elements. In Hebrew, it could be related to…

Etna

Etna is a feminine name derived from Mount Etna, the famous active volcano on the east coast of Sicily, Italy. The name carries strong associations with natural power and intensity. In Greek…

Euroa

Indigenous Australian

"joyful"

In the language of the Ngurelban people, 'Yera-o' is said to mean "joyful". This Anglicization is reminiscent of other feminine names like Eulalia and could work well for those looking for a less…

Evia

Evia is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant of Eva or Eve, names meaning "life" or "living one" with Hebrew origins. Alternatively, Evia could reference the Greek…