Irish Names · Letter E

85 Irish Baby Names Starting With E — With Full Meanings

Browse all 85 Irish names that begin with the letter E. Full etymology, cultural context, and popularity.

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  1. Irish Girl Names Starting With E
  2. Irish Boy Names Starting With E
  3. Irish Unisex Names Starting With E

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

Irish names starting with E — quick facts

  • 85 Irish names begin with the letter E
  • 16 girl names, 9 boy names
  • Irish names are known for their distinct cultural identity
  • All names include full etymology and current popularity data

Irish Girl Names Starting With E

16 girl names

#522
Earna
Irish
Name of the Goddess of Fertility
#662
Eileen
Irish↑ Rising
bright, shining light
#985
Eillen
Irish
bright, shining light
#1134
Einin
Irish
little bird
#1334
Erleen
Irish
Noble
#1681
Eimile
Irish
Variant of Emily, meaning 'rival' or 'to emulate'
#1834
Eachelle
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1846
Eadwina
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1873
Earina
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1899
Eirinn
Irish
Ireland.
#7362
Erynn
Irish
Ireland
#8190
Eyleen
Irish↑ Rising
Fae or spirit - derived from Aileen (Éibhlín)
—
Eilish
Irish
God's promise
—
Eilen
Irish↑ Rising
Bright, shining light; Shining light
—
Eileena
Irish
bright, shining one
—
Ethany
Irish
Derived from Eve – life; living one

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Irish Boy Names Starting With E

9 boy names

#671
Enan
Irish
Derived from the Gaelic 'Eána', meaning 'young' or 'little'.
#966
Earney
Irish
earn; from the land of the hare
#1465
Earmel
Irish
Warrior
#1465
Eranan
Irish
unique
#1559
Eason
Irish
From the east
#1849
Eirnin
Irish
Little Ireland
#1995
Eaen
Irish
Little fire
#5299
Eamonn
Irish
wealthy protector
—
Emeir
Irish
Brave and illustrious

Irish Unisex Names Starting With E

60 gender-neutral names

#1449
Emer
Irish
swift
#1832
Eachainn
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1833
Eachann
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1835
Eachern
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1836
Eada
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1837
Eadaoin
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1838
Eaddie
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1839
Eaddy
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1840
Eade
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1841
Eades
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1842
Eadey
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1843
Eadith
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1844
Eadmund
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1845
Eads
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1847
Eadwine
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1848
Eady
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1849
Eaffaldano
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1850
Eafford
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1851
Eaford
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1852
Eaghan
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1853
Eaglebarger
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1854
Eagleston
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1855
Eaglin
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1856
Eairdsidh
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1857
Eakes
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1858
Eal
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1859
Eala
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1860
Ealaf
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1861
Ealasaid
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1862
Ealey
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1863
Ealf
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1864
Ealidh
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1865
Ealy
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1866
Eamie
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1867
Eanore
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1868
Eans
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1869
Eany
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1870
Eargle
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1871
Eargood
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1872
Earheart
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1874
Earls
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1875
Earlvine
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1876
Earnhart
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1877
Easah
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1878
Eashar
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1879
Eashen
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1880
Easher
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1881
Eason-cowart
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1882
Eassa
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1883
Eastep
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1884
Easterling
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1885
Easterly
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1886
Easterwood
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1887
Eastlake
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1888
Eastmane
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1889
Eastridge
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1890
Eatmon
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1891
Eato
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1892
Eatton
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance
#1893
Eaves
Irish
A Irish name with cultural significance

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