Girls Names A Through E

Eula

Diminutive of Eulalia

Eula is a slightly sweeter and more compact version of Eulalia. Currently, neither name is given to more than a handful of girls each year. Eula was fairly popular in the US during the early…

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…

Eulaylia

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…

Eunice

Greek

"good victory"

Eunice is a New Testament name of the mother of Timothy, long associated with one of the Kennedy sisters, the founder of the Special Olympics. As high as Number 106 in the early 1900s, it lasted on…

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.

Eureka

Greek

"I have found [it]"

For most, Eureka will be tied up with the bathtub myth of Archimedes' discovery of volumetric displacement, making it linked to the idea of invention, discovery and innovation. Some Australians might…

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…

Europa

Greek

"wide face"

The continent of Europe gets its name from Europa, queen of Crete and lover of Zeus. It is also, notably, the name of one of Jupiter's moons.

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…

Evadne

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…

Evalena

Evalena is a feminine name that combines elements of Eva and Lena, both classic names with their own rich histories. Eva derives from Hebrew, meaning 'life' or 'living one,' while Lena has multiple…

Evalina

Variant of Evelina, or variant of Eva + Lina

"desired, water or island; to breathe, to live + tender, pretty"

Ev- names from Evangeline to Everleigh to Eve are currently in style and Evalina is another one that has been gaining attention in recent years. It could be considered a slightly less dainty form of…

Evaluna

English, Hebrew, Latin

"life + moon"

This lovely compound name blends two of the most stylish girl names of the moment. The result has a pretty and sophisticated sound, reminiscent of stylish rarities like Evelina. Evaluna Montaner is a…

Evalynn

Variation of Evelyn or combination of Eva + Lynn

"desired, wished for; life + lake; life + beautiful"

Is Evalynn an alternative spelling for the popular Evelyn or is it a smoosh name blending Eva and Lynn? It could be either, so the choice is yours. As a variation of Evelyn, it derives from the…

Evangelia

Evangelia is a feminine name of Greek origin meaning 'bearer of good news' or 'messenger of good tidings.' It shares its roots with the word 'evangelist' and the male name Evangelos. While relatively…

Evangelina

Greek

"bearer of good news"

Why is Evangeline so popular -- close to Number 200 in the US -- while Evangelina hasn't charted in the Top 1000 since the early 1950s? The stardom of Evangeline Lilly has something to do with the…

Evanthe

Greek

"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.