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French names starting with E include some of the most distinctive names in this tradition. Whether you're drawn to French heritage or simply love the sound, these names all carry the cultural depth that makes French-origin names so enduring.

French names starting with E — quick facts

  • 27 French names begin with the letter E
  • 20 girl names, 5 boy names
  • French names are known for their distinct cultural identity
  • All names include full etymology and current popularity data

French Girl Names Starting With E

20 girl names

#274
French
God's promise
#325
French↑ Rising
esteemed, beloved
#550
French
Rival; to strive
#563
French
noble
#622
French
Emiliee is a variant of Emilie, deriving from the Latin name 'Aemilia', meaning 'rival'.
#994
French
rival
#1039
French
spirit or lively
#1200
French
Hebrew
#1452
French
emerald
#1541
French
Little one
#1641
French
Well-born, fortunate
#1884
French
joyful
#1967
French
Desired
#4218
French
Hazelnut
#4906
French↑ Rising
light, torch
#6018
French
light or torch
#7023
French↑ Rising
esteemed; this or that; esteemed
#7749
French↑ Rising
Derived from Éliane, meaning 'sun' or 'shining light'; A variant of the name Helen, meaning 'torch' or 'bright'
French↑ Rising
desired, life
French↑ Rising
A name of uncertain origin, possibly related to the word 'epos' which means 'wealth'

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French Boy Names Starting With E

5 boy names

#831
French
brave boar
#912
French
Awakening, new beginning.
#1571
French
A derivative of heraldries, meaning noble or brave
French
Bright
French
eternal ruler

French Unisex Names Starting With E

2 gender-neutral names

#1144
French
assuming the form of a graceful flower
#4676
French
God is with us