Girls Names A Through E

Erika

English and Scandinavian variation of Erica, Norse feminization of Eric or Italian word name

"eternal ruler; heather"

This is a more spunky and Nordic looking variant of Erica, but the k also makes the connection to the beautiful flower less apparent.

Eris

Greek

"strife, discord"

Eris was the goddess of strife and discord, turned fairy tale and then popular culture figure Maleficent in Sleeping Beauty. Ironic, as her name sounds so much like that of Eros, the god of love.…

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…

Ermengard

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…

Ermentrude

French version of Germanic Ermendrud

"universal strength"

Ermentrude was the name of two medieval queens of France. Despite these distinguished beginnings, this antique name is unlikely to catch on with contemporary parents, perhaps because the first…

Ermina

Ermina is a feminine name with ancient Germanic roots, derived from the element "ermen" meaning "whole" or "universal." It's a variation of Ermina, Hermina, or Armina names that have been used across…

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.

Eryka

Eryka is a feminine name that offers a creative spelling variation of Erica, which derives from the Old Norse name Erik, meaning "eternal ruler" or "ever powerful". This distinctive spelling with a…

Erykah

Erykah is a modern feminine variant of the name Eric or Erica, with a unique spelling that gained visibility primarily through American singer Erykah Badu who rose to fame in the late 1990s. This…

Eryn

Eryn is a feminine name of Welsh origin, serving as a modern variant of Erin. While Erin derives from 'Éirinn,' the dative form of 'Éire' (the Irish Gaelic name for Ireland), Eryn represents a…

Erynn

Erynn is a feminine name representing a modern variation of Erin, the poetic name for Ireland derived from Éirinn, meaning "peace." The distinctive spelling with the double 'n' and 'y' gives this…

Erynne

Erynne is a feminine name that represents a modern variant of Erin, which has Irish origins meaning 'from Ireland.' The distinctive spelling with the double 'n' and added 'e' gives this traditional…

Esker

English

"sandy ridge"

A geographical term for a long, winding ridge of stratified sand and gravel, caused by glaciation.

Esmae

English variation of Esme, French

"beloved"

Phonetic spelling of Esme, popular in the UK.

Esmaralda

Esmaralda is a variant spelling of Esmeralda, a feminine name derived from the Spanish word for 'emerald.' The precious green gemstone connection gives the name associations with beauty, rarity, and…

Esmarie

English, modern combination of Esme and Marie

"loved, esteemed + drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

Parents have been creating their own names from existing appellations since the beginning of time. So have authors, from Shakespeare to George R. R. Martin. As far as modern attempts go, Esmarie,…

Esmay

English variation of Esme, French

"esteemed, beloved"

As the French Esme becomes more popular, it will inevitably spawn spelling variations. This one, like Zoey or Layla, clarifies pronunciation, so while we prefer the original, that's not a bad thing.

Esmeray

Turkish

"dark moon"

Lovers of Esme and Ayla might also like this beautiful Turkish name, with its mysterious, moonstruck meaning. The last syllable sounds like "rye", rather than with ray. A notable bearer was Esmeray…

Esmeree

Literary name, French

"to love, respect"

The name of a beautiful princess of Wales in Arthurian legend, Esmeree appears the French romance poem Le Bel Inconnu (The Fair Unknown) written by Renaut de Bâgé in the 12th-century. In the poem,…