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American names starting with E include some of the most distinctive names in this tradition. Whether you're drawn to American heritage or simply love the sound, these names all carry the cultural depth that makes American-origin names so enduring.
American names starting with E — quick facts
- 1196 American names begin with the letter E
- 896 girl names, 256 boy names
- American names are known for their distinct cultural identity
- All names include full etymology and current popularity data
American Girl Names Starting With E
896 girl names
#521
a variant of 'Elaine', which is derived from the Old French form 'Helaine', meaning 'light' or 'torch'.
#567
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'.
#579
The name Ethny is derived from the word 'ethnic', relating to a particular ethnic group or culture.
#587
Bearer of good news; Derived from the name Evangelina, meaning springing up or bringing good news
#597
Possibly a blend of Evangeline and Dean, evoking meanings of 'bearer of good news' and 'valley'
#721
A contemporary blend often associated with grace and beauty, possibly rooted from 'Erin' and 'Hannah'
#750
A modern feminine variation of the name Elondra, derived from Eleonora, meaning 'light' or 'shining light'.
#781
A combination name made up of 'Emily' and 'Jo,' where 'Emily' derives from Latin meaning 'rival' or 'eager,' and 'Jo' is
#799
Derived from 'ember,' referring to a glowing piece of coal or wood in a dying fire, symbolizing warmth and passion.
#807
derived from 'estela', meaning 'star'.; a neologism suggesting a feminine form of 'stellar', indicating relation to stars.
#846
Star; A combination name derived from Esther, meaning 'star', and Mae, a variation of the month name May.
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American Boy Names Starting With E
256 boy names
#722
A combination of the names Eric, meaning 'eternal ruler', and Lee, meaning 'meadow' or 'glade'.
#881
A contemporary name with uncertain origins, likely derived from names like Deontae or Evander.
#924
A modern variant that may combine elements of 'Esteban' (Spanish for Stephen) and 'Devan'.
#1001
A variation of the Old Welsh name 'Eloi', which itself is derived from the Hebrew name 'Eliyahu'.
#1063
A modern variant of the name 'Edgar', derived from Old English, meaning 'wealthy spear'
#1108
a modern variation possibly derived from the phonetic blend of names like 'Elon' and 'Monte'
#1204
A variant of the name Evan, derived from the Welsh name 'Iefan', meaning 'God is gracious'.
#1216
A variant of Elden or a combination of 'eld', meaning 'old' or 'wise', and 'wyn', meaning 'joy'.
#1328
Brave and powerful, with roots possibly linked to the Old High German name 'Emmerich', meaning 'power' or 'ruler'.
American Unisex Names Starting With E
44 gender-neutral names
#551
A variant of the name 'Ervy', which pertains to 'battle' or 'brave'. It can also refer to 'sea'.
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Could be associated with the acronym, representing a sports media brand; not traditionally a name.