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Need a beautiful girl name that start with E? Then you’re in the right place!
Check out these 75 lovely E names for girls! This list is for you if you’re tired of wading through mile-long lists full of unusable names.
I curated this list so that the all the E names are truly wearable. The list includes a variety naming styles so there’s something for everyone on this list of girl E names.
I trained as a researcher through my Ph.D. program and have been studying baby names for over seven years. I just really love baby name trends and data, and hope my lists help you on your name search.
Each name also includes their meaning and origin to help your search. I sourced these from my database of over 2000+ names, compiled from books, forums and online sources.
Now, let’s find you a great E name for your baby girl!

Unique E Names
Let’s kick off the list with unique girl names starting with E . Using Social Security Administration data, these names are all outside of the top 500 names. Most of them aren’t on the top 1000 list at all.
I really like the name Elda as a unique alternative to names that give the nickname “Ellie.” It feels like classics like Eda and Eva with a cool edge and cute nickname. Elmira is also a very beautiful flowing E name that is still unique.
1. Edwina
- Meaning: rich friend
- Origin: English
2. Egypt
- Meaning: temple of the soul of Ptah
- Origin: Greek
3. Elina
- Meaning: shining light
- Origin: Greek
4. Emberlyn
- Meaning: low flame and lake
- Origin: Constructed name
5. Emerald
- Meaning: green gemstone
- Origin: English
6. Ensley
- Meaning: meadow
- Origin: English
7. Estrella
- Meaning: star
- Origin: Spanish; Latin; French
8. Eugenia
- Meaning: noble
- Origin: Greek
9. Elda
- Meaning: wise
- Origin: Italian
10. Elberta
- Meaning: bright, noble
- Origin: German
11. Eldora
- Meaning: gold
- Origin: Spanish
12. Electra
- Meaning: shining
- Origin: Greek
13. Elmira
- Meaning: noblewoman
- Origin: Arabic
Cute E Names
Next, here are cute names for a girl that start with E. “E” names are great for cute names since so many of them have friendly and adorable nicknames.
One of my favorite E names in this section is Effie. It has the same cuteness and femininity as super popular Ellie while still being unique.
I’ve also always loved the name Evangeline, which has a beautiful flow and feels very feminine.
14. Eva
- Meaning: life
- Origin: Hebrew
15. Eda
- Meaning: riches
- Origin: English
16. Effie
- Meaning: well spoken
- Origin: Greek
17. Elaina
- Meaning: light
- Origin: Greek
18. Eleanora
- Meaning: shining light
- Origin: Greek
19. Elena
- Meaning: shining light
- Origin: Spanish; Italian; Greek
20. Elisa
- Meaning: Gods oath
- Origin: Hebrew
21. Ella
- Meaning: she; all
- Origin: Spanish; German
22. Ellie
- Meaning: shining light
- Origin: English; French
23. Elsa
- Meaning: God is my oath
- Origin: Hebrew; German; Greek
24. Elsie
- Meaning: God is my oath
- Origin: English; Hebrew
25. Emelia
- Meaning: industrious
- Origin: Latin
26. Emilia
- Meaning: to excel
- Origin: Latin
27. Emmy
- Meaning: universal
- Origin: English; Latin
28. Estella
- Meaning: star
- Origin: Latin; French
29. Evangeline
- Meaning: bringer of good news
- Origin: Latin; Greek
30. Evie
- Meaning: life
- Origin: Hebrew; English
Modern Names That Start with E
Next up are modern names that are on trend with today’s naming styles. These are names that parents today gravitate to because they aren’t the Ashley’s and Jessica’s they grew up with so they feels fresh.
From the names below, Elowen is my favorite. It feels interesting and cool without being too wild. Plus, I absolutely love the nickname Winnie.
31. Esmeralda
- Meaning: emerald
- Origin: Spanish
32. Elia
- Meaning: God has answers
- Origin: Hebrew
33. Eliza
- Meaning: Gods oath
- Origin: English
34. Elle
- Meaning: feminine
- Origin: French
35. Ellington
- Meaning: from Elliss town
- Origin: English
36. Elodie
- Meaning: wealth
- Origin: French
37. Elora
- Meaning: God is my light
- Origin: Hebrew; Greek
38. Elowen
- Meaning: elm tree
- Origin: English
39. Ember
- Meaning: spark
- Origin: English
40. Emberly
- Meaning: low flame
- Origin: English; Constructed name
41. Emmalyn
- Meaning: peaceful home
- Origin: Latin
42. Emmeline
- Meaning: hardworking
- Origin: German; French; English
43. Esme
- Meaning: loved
- Origin: French
44. Everly
- Meaning: boar clearing
- Origin: English
45. Elara
- Meaning: moon of Jupiter
- Origin: Greek
46. Eliana
- Meaning: God has answers
- Origin: Hebrew

Classic Girl E Names
Here are the truly classic girl names that start with E. These names feel timeless because they are tried and true names around for decades.
I think the name Edith is posed to make a revival a la Matilda and Mabel. It has that grandma-chic feel and the cute gender neutral nickname Eddie.
I also love the name Etta as a classic, chic name that works for a baby through adulthood.
47. Edith
- Meaning: riches
- Origin: English
48. Eileen
- Meaning: beautiful bird, light
- Origin: Irish
49. Elaine
- Meaning: light
- Origin: Greek
50. Eleanor
- Meaning: light
- Origin: French; Greek
51. Elise
- Meaning: Gods oath
- Origin: Hebrew
52. Elizabeth
- Meaning: oath of God
- Origin: Hebrew
53. Ellen
- Meaning: shining light
- Origin: English; Greek
54. Eloise
- Meaning: healthy
- Origin: French
55. Elyse
- Meaning: Gods promise
- Origin: Hebrew
56. Emily
- Meaning: rival
- Origin: Latin
57. Emma
- Meaning: whole
- Origin: German
58. Erin
- Meaning: Ireland
- Origin: Irish
59. Estelle
- Meaning: star
- Origin: Latin; French
60. Esther
- Meaning: myrtle leaf
- Origin: Hebrew; Persian
61. Etta
- Meaning: home ruler
- Origin: English
62. Eve
- Meaning: life
- Origin: Latin; Hebrew
63. Evelyn
- Meaning: beautiful bird
- Origin: English
Unisex E Names
Finally, let’s wrap up with gender neutral E names. These are names that work for both boys and girls.
Gender neutral names are very trendy today as parents look to give their kids future flexibility outside gendered expectations.
I think we’ll continue to see the name Ezra rise for girls given its softness and cool “z” sound. For a more unique option, Elm is a cool name that fits with the nature name trend.
64. Eden
- Meaning: biblical garden
- Origin: Hebrew
65. Easton
- Meaning: East facing place
- Origin: English
66. Elisha
- Meaning: God is salvation
- Origin: Hebrew
67. Ellery
- Meaning: joyful
- Origin: English
68. Elliott
- Meaning: the Lord is my God
- Origin: Hebrew
69. Ellis
- Meaning: benevolent
- Origin: English
70. Ellison
- Meaning: son of Elllis
- Origin: English
71. Emerson
- Meaning: brave; son of Emery
- Origin: German
72. Emery
- Meaning: industrious
- Origin: German
73. Ezra
- Meaning: God helps
- Origin: Hebrew
74. Elden
- Meaning: Ellas hill
- Origin: English
75. Elby
- Meaning: battle elf
- Origin: English
76. Elm
- Meaning: Elm tree
- Origin: English
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