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Elbertine
Elbertine is a rare feminine name derived from Germanic elements. It likely developed as a feminine form of Elbert, which combines the elements "noble" and "bright." Elbertine follows the pattern of…
Eleanore
French variation of Eleanor, meaning unknown
The final e introduces pronunciation questions. Is Eleanor pronounced just like Eleanor, or is it the more elaborate el-LAY-ah-nor? Or something else? If you live in the U.S. and you want a version…
Eleven
English word name
"eleven"
If Erykah Badu can name her son Seven, why can't you name your daughter (or son) this? Eleven has recently gotten a lot of attention via the character on the TV show Stranger Things .
Elif
Turkish and Arabic
"first letter in the alphabet; slender"
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. In Turkey, Elif is unisex but especially popular…
Elin
Swedish variation of Ellen
The Elin variation makes an old favorite sleeker and more modern. Elin came to prominence via the ex-Mrs.Tiger Woods and is now perhaps best known via novelist Elin Hildebrand.. It entered the US Top…
Elinor
Spelling variation of Eleanor, English, French
A sleek, literary alternative to Eleanor, this stripped back form of Eleanor is a well-established spelling. It notably appears in Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility , borne by Elinor Dashwood,…
Elinore
Elinore is a feminine name that represents a variation of Eleanor, a name with Greek origins meaning 'bright, shining one' or 'light.' This spelling variant maintains the elegant, classic feel of…
Elize
Elize is a feminine name that is a variant of Elizabeth, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'God is my oath' or 'pledged to God.' This simplified form offers a modern, streamlined alternative to the…
Ellaina
Ellaina is a feminine name representing a more elaborate spelling variation of Elena or Elaine, names that ultimately derive from the Greek Helena, meaning 'bright, shining light' or 'torch.' This…
Ellen
English variation of Helen
"torch; shining light"
An medieval English form of Helen, the sensitive but clear-eyed Ellen has swung in and out of style for centuries, often alternating with the parent name. Ellen was the more common in medieval…
Ellexia
Ellexia is a modern feminine name that appears to be a creative contemporary formation, possibly inspired by names like Alexia, Alexa, or the popular prefix 'Elle.' Without deep historical roots,…
Ellin
Ellin is a feminine name with Welsh and Greek roots. In Welsh tradition, it's a form of Ellen or Helen, meaning 'bright, shining one' or 'torch.' Some linguistic scholars also connect it to the Greek…
Ellisse
Italian
"ellipse"
An Italian word name much more attractive than in English.
Elm
English word name
"elm"
For tree huggers.
Elma
Diminutive of Wilhelmina, German and Dutch
"resolute protection"
Historically a diminutive of Wilhelmina, Elma's parent name and soundalike sisters are slowly stirring back to life as the trend for vintage baby names continues. With Alma on the rise in the US,…
Eloquent
Word name, English from Latin
"eloquent"
If you want to give your child the gift of...gab.
Elsa
German diminutive of Elisabeth
"pledged to God"
Lost in limbo for decades and decades, Elsa now stands a good chance of following along in the progression from Emma to Ella to Etta, thanks to the ice queen heroine who "Let It Go" in the wildly…
Elva
Feminine form of Alf or anglicized form of Ailbhe, Danish, Icelandic, Irish
"elf; bright, light, white"
Elva is a multicultural choice, being both an anglicization of the Irish Ailbhe and an feminine form of the name Alf, meaning "elf". Popular in the US at the beginning of the 20th century, it…
Elvera
Elvera is a feminine name with Romance language origins, likely deriving from variants of names like Elvira or Vera. The name has Spanish and Italian connections, possibly meaning 'truth' or 'true…
Elvira
Spanish
"white, fair"
Before there was the campy TV Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, Elvira was the long-suffering wife of Don Juan, and remnants of those negative, gothic images still cling to it, though they are fading.…