100+ Girl Names Starting With E (2026)

Girl names starting with E — curated list with meanings, origins, and famous bearers.

Top 15 Girl names starting with E

1. Emma — Whole, universal (Emma Watson)
2. Evelyn — Wished for child (Evelyn Waugh)
3. Elena — Bright, shining light (Elena Gilbert (The Vampire Diaries))
4. Elara — Variant uncertain; related to ‘elk’ or ‘brightness’ (Elara (moon of Jupiter))
5. Elise — God is my oath; pledged to God (Für Elise (Beethoven))
6. Evangeline — Bearer of good news; gospel (Evangeline (Longfellow poem))
7. Elspeth — God is my oath (Elspeth (Scottish name))
8. Eleni — Light, torch
9. Emi — Beautiful blessing (恵美)
10. Etsuko — Joyful child (悦子)
11. Eimear — Swift
12. Elisheva — My God is an oath (Elisheba (wife of Aaron))
13. Emunah — Faith
14. Eira — Snow
15. Embla — Elm tree (Embla (Norse mythology))

Complete List with Meanings

Name	Meaning	Origin	Famous Bearer
Emma	Whole, universal	Germanic	Emma Watson
Evelyn	Wished for child	English/Hebrew	Evelyn Waugh
Elena	Bright, shining light	Greek	Elena Gilbert (The Vampire Diaries)
Elara	Variant uncertain; related to ‘elk’ or ‘brightness’	Greek	Elara (moon of Jupiter)
Elise	God is my oath; pledged to God	French/Hebrew	Für Elise (Beethoven)
Evangeline	Bearer of good news; gospel	Greek	Evangeline (Longfellow poem)
Elspeth	God is my oath	Scottish	Elspeth (Scottish name)
Eleni	Light, torch	Amharic	—
Emi	Beautiful blessing (恵美)	Japanese	—
Etsuko	Joyful child (悦子)	Japanese	—
Eimear	Swift	Irish	—
Elisheva	My God is an oath	Hebrew	Elisheba (wife of Aaron)
Emunah	Faith	Hebrew	—
Eira	Snow	Welsh/Norse	—
Embla	Elm tree	Norse	Embla (Norse mythology)
Esha	Desire, wish	Sanskrit	—
Elowen	Elm tree	Cornish/Greek	—
Euphemia	Well-spoken	Greek	—
Eunji	Graceful wisdom (은지)	Korean	—
Esperanza	Hope	Spanish	Esperanza Spalding (musician)
Edith	Prosperous in war	French/English	Edith Piaf (singer)
Edeltraud	Noble strength	German	—
Elfriede	Elf strength	German	—
Ekaterina	Pure	Russian	Ekaterina II (Catherine the Great)
Elizaveta	Pledged to God	Russian	Elizaveta Petrovna
Ece	Queen	Turkish	—
Elif	First letter, slender	Turkish	Elif Shafak (author)
Esra	Night journey	Turkish	Esra Erol
Ehawee	Laughing maiden	Native American	—
Enola	Solitary	Native American	Enola Gay (WWII aircraft)
Enfys	Rainbow	Welsh	—
Eris	Unknown origin	Welsh	—
Elżbieta	Pledged to God	Polish	Elżbieta II (Polish form of Elizabeth II)
Earlene	Noble woman	English	Earlene (English feminine)
Edna	Pleasure, rejuvenation	English	Edna St. Vincent Millay
Edwina	Wealthy friend	English	Edwina Currie
Elinor	Bright, shining	English	Elinor Dashwood (Sense and Sensibility)
Emery	Work power	English	Emery (modern name)
Emmeline	Work	English	Emmeline Pankhurst (suffragette)
Els	Noble	Dutch	Els (Dutch name)
Elske	Noble	Dutch	Elske DeWall
Ede	Wealth guard	Hungarian	Ede Reményi (violinist)
Emese	Mother	Hungarian	Emese (Hungarian legend)
Emőke	Milk-giving	Hungarian	Emőke Gaál
Enéh	Female deer	Hungarian	Enéh (Hungarian legend)
Enikő	Female deer	Hungarian	Enikő Győri
Eszter	Star	Hungarian	Eszter Hámori
Etelka	Noble	Hungarian	Etelka (Hungarian opera)
Eka	First, one	Indonesian	Eka Kurniawan (author)
Eliška	Pledged to God	Czech	Eliška Přemyslovna
Ema	Whole, complete	Czech	Ema (Czech name)
Electra	Amber, sparkling	Greek	Electra (Greek mythology)
Eos	Dawn	Greek	Eos (Greek goddess)
Erinys	Avenger	Greek	Erinys (Greek mythology)
Eudora	Good gift	Greek	Eudora (Greek mythology)
Eustace	Good harvest	Greek	Saint Eustace
Elisa	Pledged to God	Italian	Elisa (Italian singer)
Elisabetta	Pledged to God	Italian	Elisabetta Canalis
Enrica	Home ruler	Italian	Enrica (Italian name)

How to Choose the Right Girl names starting with E

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• Meaning — Does it align with your values?
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• Heritage — Honor family or cultural roots
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• Flow — Test first + middle + last combinations

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best girl names starting with E?

Top picks include Emma, Evelyn, Elena, Elara, Elise. Browse our full list below — each entry includes context to help you choose.

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Are these girl names starting with E unique?

Our lists mix classic favorites and lesser-known options. For baby names, we prioritize names that are memorable and meaningful rather than overused.

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Trusted Sources

We cross-reference our research with established references:

• Social Security Administration — Popular Baby Names
• Behind the Name — Etymology Database
• BabyCenter — Name Trends

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