American baby names starting with E

From the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning “pledged to God,” this royal and biblical name remains a timeless favorite with endless nickname options.

With debated roots, possibly from alia Aenor or Germanic elements, Eleanor means “shining light” and came to England via Eleanor of Aquitaine.

Meaning “universal” in German, this royal classic surged in popularity after being chosen on Friends and by stars like Emma Watson.

Latin in origin and meaning “rival” or “industrious,” Emily reigned as the top girls’ name for a generation and still shines in pop culture.

A Scottish diminutive of Elizabeth meaning “pledged to God,” Elsie has returned as a lively vintage favorite in both the US and UK.

This Latin and Hebrew name means “life” and is a globally popular variation of Eve.

Derived from Persian for “star,” Esther is a biblical heroine whose story is central to the Jewish holiday of Purim.

Ella comes from Germanic and Hebrew roots meaning "all" or "goddess," and has surged in modern popularity thanks to its elegant simplicity.

Derived from Germanic roots, this name means “serious” or “resolute” and famously featured in Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy.

A name of Old Norse origin meaning “eternal ruler,” Eric is tied to Viking explorers and peaked in mid-century America.

Elaine is a French-Scottish form of Helen that means “bright light.” It has strong Arthurian associations, but could also fit mid-century style.

Forest, Choice, Whole, Wood

Greek for “wellborn” or “noble,” Eugene once ranked among America’s most popular names.

Strong, Heaven, Durable, The Enduring

Wealthy Defender, Wealth and Protection, Guardian of Possession, Rich Protector

God is My Oath, Form of Elizabeth

Burst of the Sun, Brightness, Mercy, Moon

Peace, The Word Éire with the Meaning Ireland, Beauty

Blessed, Owner of Spear, Wealth, Possession

Unique, My God has Sworn, Form of Elizabeth, The Chosen

Good News

God's Promise, My God is Perfect, Nobility, Variant of Elizabeth

Ruler of Work, House and Powerful King

Eithne, Joy, Rejuvenation, Pleasure, Bliss

Living, To Live, Life, Good News

God is Help

My God is Yahweh, Eliane, Kind, Peaceful Ruler

Soul Life, Purity, Spirit, Quiet Woman

Henok, Consecrated, Gods Disciple, Devoted

Industrious Ruler, Brave, House and King, Mighty

From the Old Forest, Noble Woods

From the Sacred Hill, Old, Ella's Mound

Star, Myrtle Leaf

Live, Living, The Enlivening, Alive

Of Noble Descent, Well-Born, Sweet Spoken

God is My Salvation, Old Welshman, Form of Elijah, Elliot

Imitating, Rival, Rivaling

Dedicated to God, God's Promise

God's Help

the Other, Variant of Helen, Shining Light, Wealth and Honor

Fortune, Prosperous Guardian, Wealth and Keep

Serious, Earnest, Gravity, Form of Ernest

Army, Form of Irving, Place Name, Beautiful

Light

Elysium, Elysion, God is Fullness

Form of Eleanor, Shinning Light, Sun-ray

Life-giving, Hazelnut, Light, Form of Evelyn

The Crowned, Crowning, Crown

The Lord is My God, Form of Elijah

My God is Yahweh, Shining

Wealthy Friend, Female Version of Edwin, Possession

Prestige, Little Bear, Abbreviation of Eulalie, High Rank

Old Counselor Ruler

From Ellis Estate, Great Man's Home

The Torch

Reflected Sound

Healthy, Choice, Wood, Whole

Jehovah is God, Abbreviation of Elisabeth

Honor

Son of Evan, The Lord is Gracious

Strong as a Wild Boar, Everard

The White, Sister, From the Same Blood, Warrior

The Torch, Brilliant, Suns Ray, Shining

Wealthy, Guardian of the Property, Edith, Rich Battle

Happiness, Luck, Noble

Smaragd, Praise, Emerald, Precious Green Gem Stone

Splash of the Sun, Light, Pure, Moon

Imitating, Rivaling

Brave, Industrious Ruler

Industrious, God with Us, Striving, Rival

Feminine of Eugene, Noble, Well-Born, Sweet Spoken

Form of Ernest, Serious, Battle to the Death, Sincere

Shinning Light, The Element Eleos Which Means Mercy Pity, Sun Ray, Foreign

Shining Light, Sun, Variant of Helen, Foreign

Noble and Guardian, Elfin, Bright, Good Elf

Highlands

Doubly Fruitful

Grandmother, Delight, Rich Battle, Rejuvenation

Guardian of Property, Spear, Possession

Well-Known, Will-helmet, Honorable, God's Protection

The God is My Lord, Name of One Prophet

Gravity, The Serious, Sincere, A Son

Lamb, Silver, Good Victory, One)

Blessed Beautiful Child

Elm Ridge, Lives at the Elm Tree Moor

Life, Yew Wood, Archer

My God is Abundance

Erasmios

Foreign, Wealth

Helvius, Good Elf, Elfin, Noble and Guardian

Emma, Lyn

Mother of the Living, The Enlivening, Alive, Life

Yahweh is Gracious, Born of Yew, Young Warrior, Right Handed

Easter Time, Goddess of the Dawn, The Christian Spring Festival

Emma

From the Elder Tree

Ellas Town

Sword Tip, Completely, Daughter of Manu, The Earth

Life, Yew Tree, Alive, Archer's Wood

Born of Ashes, Call

Ernst, To Know, Eagle, The Serious

Leader Female Version of Earl, Warrior, Nobleman, Noble Woman

Everard

Hazelnut, Life, Bird, Evelyn

Alive, The Enlivening, Life-giving, Living

Jewel Name, The Prized Green Emerald Gemstone, Praise, Smaragd

Honor and Sweet

Noble Leader, The Words Earn Meaning Eagle

Prosperous in War, Rich Gift, Prosperity, Form of Edith

Verdant Hill

Feminine of Alexander, He Who Wards Off (Other) Men

Crowning, The Crowned

Light

Boar Hardness

Son of Edward, Eduarda

Daughter, Image of, Last-born, Girls Innocent

Doubly Fruitful

From Ever's Meadow

Old, Established Counsel, Powerful, Noble and King

God Strengthens

Wealthy Guardian, Guard of His Wealth

Old Leader, Noble Friend, Armed and Sweet, Beautyful

Immense, Great, Universal

Wealth and Keep, Happy Guard, Wealthy Protector, Guardian of Prosperity

The Element Eleos Which Means Mercy Pity, Moon, Light, Sun

God with Us, Complete, Little Ash-girl, The Name of a Fairy-tale Heroine

Leader, Warrior, Nobleman, Chief

God is Fullness

Wealthy Man Holding a Spear, Fortunate and Powerful, Wealth

Noble, The Element Alaida Which Means Little Winged Girl

Good-Looking

Eastern Town

Hard Working, Emma, An Ant, Industrious

Home and Sweet, Brave

Mighty

Noble Woman, Warrior, Leader Female Version of Earl, Nobleman

The Pious

Burst of the Sun

Light, Variant of Eleanor

Ella's Town, Old City

Variant of Helen, Sun Ray, Light, Torch

Unique, My God has Sworn, Form of Elizabeth, The Chosen

High-Minded, Noble, White, Fair One

Shield, Princess, Warrior, Leader

Noble

Universal, Immense

Prosperous Guardian, Form of Edward, Princess

Honor and Powerful King, Ever Kingly, Alone-Ruler, Feminine Form of Eric

Brave Boar, Army-Bright Bright Army, Armed and Shining, Shiny

My God is Abundance, Form of Elizabeth, God's Promise

Yew, Winner, Luck, Shrub

Wealthy, Rich Ruler, Powerful

Rich, Wealthy, Powerful

Son of Ellis, From the Old Town

Rivaling, Imitating

Strong Like a Boar, Shepherd

Strong Like a Boar, Hard

Noble Leader, Noble Woman

Good News

Forest, Choice, Whole, Wood

Guardian of Prosperity, Boar Hardness, Wealthy Guard

One who Lives near the Estuary

Old Well, From the Old Spring

Beautiful, Sweet, Old, Alvin

Boar Town

Cheerful, From the Elder Tree Island

East Saxons

Sun, God is My Light, Strange, Shining

Star

Ebony

Friend, Handsome, Fresh Water, Shrub

One Who Governs, Powerful in the Law, Ewa, Custom

Spirit, Quiet Woman, Small Fire, Soul Life

Noble Race, Yew

Bird of Prey