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American girl names starting with E bring together a distinct cultural heritage and a satisfying first letter. Whether you're drawn to American tradition or simply love how E names sound, these names all carry authentic roots.

American Girl names starting with E

  • 100 American girl names begin with E
  • All names include full etymology from American naming tradition
  • American names are known for their distinct cultural identity and staying power
  • Current popularity rankings help you choose between the classic and the rising

American Girl Names Starting With E

100 girl names of American origin beginning with E

#69
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from the boar meadow
#146
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variants of Emerson, meaning 'brave' or 'powerful'
#149
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boar meadow
#161
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son of Emery
#169
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the glowing fragment of coal or wood in a dying fire
#272
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Variant of Elena, meaning 'bright, shining light'.
#318
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Desired
#367
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Brave; powerful
#435
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God is my light
#506
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Rival
#507
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Beautiful lady
#508
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God's gift of light to the world
#510
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light, beautiful, or fairy maiden
#521
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Unknown origin, possibly a modern creative variation.
#521
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a variant of 'Elaine', which is derived from the Old French form 'Helaine', meaning 'light' or 'torch'.
#526
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noble
#526
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A modern variation of the names Emily or Amaya.
#538
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a variant of Erin meaning 'peace'; a name of statuesque beauty
#539
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Eulalia
#540
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Hebrew; Variant of Elisha
#541
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Heavenly or divine
#542
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Rival or striving
#543
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The life-giving one
#545
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Variant of Emily; rival.
#546
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Life, Life-giving
#547
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Noble or high-minded
#548
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brave queen
#551
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A variant of the name 'Ervy', which pertains to 'battle' or 'brave'. It can also refer to 'sea'.
#551
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A beloved name with deep roots
#554
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Variation of Elise or Alicia, meaning 'God is my oath'.
#557
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Industrious ruler
#558
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Variant of the English name Eleodra, meaning 'elder' or 'noble'
#561
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Believed to be a variant of 'Emery', meaning industrious or powerful.
#562
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Combination of 'Eliza' meaning 'God is my oath' and 'Marie' which implies 'bitter'.
#564
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bringer of good fortune
#565
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To cause to be valued; precious
#567
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A compound name combining 'Emily,' derived from the Latin 'Aemilia' meaning 'rival' or 'to strive,' and 'Elizabeth,' which is of Hebrew origin (אֱלִישֶׁבַע) meaning 'God is my oath'.
#571
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Lively, life
#579
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The name Ethny is derived from the word 'ethnic', relating to a particular ethnic group or culture.
#583
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A beloved name with deep roots
#587
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Bearer of good news; Derived from the name Evangelina, meaning springing up or bringing good news
#590
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From the village in the hollow
#597
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Possibly a blend of Evangeline and Dean, evoking meanings of 'bearer of good news' and 'valley'
#608
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toile: 'star'
#612
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Noble, Godlike
#612
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A modern name that conveys a sense of unique identity and allure.
#615
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rival
#620
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a unique combination that could mean 'peace' and 'warrior'
#622
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Edge or border
#624
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A beloved name with deep roots
#629
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Derived from the word 'engine', can imply 'source of energy'.
#639
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A beloved name with deep roots
#642
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life
#642
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A beloved name with deep roots
#643
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derived from the name Ursella, meaning little bear
#644
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Diminutive form of Emily or Amelia, meaning 'rival' or 'hard worker'
#647
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Rival
#648
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God is my oath
#652
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life or living
#658
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Noble woman
#669
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Nobleman, warrior
#677
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to work
#684
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God has answered
#685
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Derived from 'Eunice', meaning 'good victory'.
#687
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serious or battle to the end
#692
American↑ Rising
elm tree
#694
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A modern feminine variation of Earl, meaning 'nobleman'
#707
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A beloved name with deep roots
#711
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life; living one
#713
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God's light
#721
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A contemporary blend often associated with grace and beauty, possibly rooted from 'Erin' and 'Hannah'
#724
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universal, whole
#731
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dark wood; ebony
#732
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God's oath
#750
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A modern feminine variation of the name Elondra, derived from Eleonora, meaning 'light' or 'shining light'.
#751
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God is gracious
#752
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Variant of Everly, meaning 'brave' or 'wild boar'
#760
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Rival; to strive
#762
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God is my oath
#765
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A variant of Earleen, which is a feminine form of Earl, meaning 'nobleman'.
#769
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The bright one
#770
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Universal
#772
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Strong as a boar
#776
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God has answered; Beautiful
#781
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A combination name made up of 'Emily' and 'Jo,' where 'Emily' derives from Latin meaning 'rival' or 'eager,' and 'Jo' is
#787
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wealthy
#789
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Hebrew; English
#794
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A variation of 'Anaya', meaning 'caring', 'compassionate'.
#795
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Eagle
#799
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Derived from 'ember,' referring to a glowing piece of coal or wood in a dying fire, symbolizing warmth and passion.
#800
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derived from ebony wood
#803
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herb, plant
#807
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A diminutive or variation of the name Earl, meaning 'nobleman' or 'warrior'.
#807
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derived from 'estela', meaning 'star'.; a neologism suggesting a feminine form of 'stellar', indicating relation to stars.
#810
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Defender of mankind
#816
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defender of mankind
#818
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A variant of the name Estelle, stemming from the Latin 'stella' meaning star.
#820
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May derive from the name 'Eileen'; possibly linked to 'bright, shining light'
#822
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a combination of 'Er' and 'Nell'; variant of 'Earl' and 'Nell'
#829
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Derived from the name Earl, meaning 'nobleman'.

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