Female and male first names beginning with the letter “E”..
ETHELBERT
MaleHistoric English name composed of "æðel," meaning noble or wealthy, and "beorht," translating to bright or famous, thus signifying "noble and bright" or "famous for being noble.
ETHELBERT
FemaleOld English male name composed of the elements 'æþel' meaning noble and 'beorht' meaning bright. It was popular among Anglo-Saxons during the Middle Ages and remains notable for its bearers, such as Ethelbert of Kent (ruled 589-616 AD), the first Christian king of Anglo-Saxon England. However, it is now rare as a given name.
ETHELDA
FemaleDistinctive feminine name of Greek origin, meaning 'pure' or 'noble', inspired by the Greek goddess Athena's wisdom.
ETHELDRA
FemaleUncommon Anglo-Saxon female given name derived from the Old English elements 'æðel' meaning "noble" or " Mobility", and 'þrǣd', meaning "council". It translates to mean "Noble council" and has a historical significance dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period.
ETHELDREDA
FemaleOld English name meaning "strong in joy", derived from the elements "eoth" and "þryð".
ETHELE
FemaleEthele, a rare yet elegant Hebrew name, signifies "God is good" or "Good is God," embodying the kindness and goodness of its bearer.
ETHELEAN
FemaleEnglish name of Old English origin, Æðelþryð, combining "noble" and "strength," meaning "noble strength." Once popular among medieval English nobility, it evolved into Ethelean, now less common but rich in historical significance and beautiful meaning.
ETHELEE
FemaleRare English name derived from the Greek 'Aether', meaning 'clear sky' or 'upper air'. It is often associated with elegance and grace due to its celestial origins.
ETHELEEN
FemaleRare, unique feminine name of Greek origin, meaning "pure" or "spotless," derived from the Greek word "aithōlē.
ETHELEN
FemaleUncommon yet elegant English female name, derived from 'ethel' meaning noble or shining, and 'lean' meaning little, signifying 'little noble one' or 'shining star'. Its rarity adds to its mystique, with usage believed to have begun during the Middle Ages in England.
ETHELENE
FemaleRare yet meaningful feminine name derived from the Greek word "ethos," signifying strong moral principles and a distinctive personality.
ETHELIND
FemaleRare Scandinavian name with an elegant meaning: "noble lime tree.
ETHELINE
FemaleFrench-derived female name meaning "noble elm tree," derived from Germanic elements 'aethi' and 'lin'.
ETHELL
FemaleUncommon girls' name of unknown origin, used in some cultures but without a known meaning or history.
ETHELLE
FemaleRare yet captivating French name derived from "éthéré," meaning "ethereal" or "heavenly.
ETHELLEE
FemaleRare yet elegant French female name derived from 'éthérée', meaning 'ethereal' or 'light'.
ETHELMAE
FemaleRare, historic English female given name derived from Old English elements meaning 'noble fly'.
ETHELMAY
FemaleEnglish name of medieval origin, meaning "noble strength" or "noble beauty.
ETHELREDA
FemaleAnglo-Saxon name composed of 'æþel' meaning noble, and 'red' meaning counsel or protection, translating to noble counsel or protected by nobility.
ETHELRENE
FemaleRare English name composed of "Ethel", meaning noble or wealthy, and "rene", derived from René meaning reborn or born again. It can be interpreted as "noble rebirth" or "wealthy renewal".
ETHELRINE
FemaleModern Greek name composed of "Aither" (pure, clear sky) and "Eirene" (peace), signifying pure peace.
ETHELWYN
FemaleRare English female given name derived from 'æðel' meaning noble and 'wine' meaning friend or joy, interpreted as "noble friend" or "noble joy".
ETHELYN
FemaleDistinctive Greek name meaning 'pure' or 'true', derived from 'ethos' meaning custom or habit, and suffix '-lyn' signifying belonging to or relation to.
ETHELYNE
FemaleRare yet significant Greek feminine given name derived from 'aithḗlē', meaning "pure". It has historical roots, being borne by notable figures such as Saint Ethelind and Byzantine Empress Zoe Eudokia.
ETHELYNN
FemaleDistinctive Greek female name derived from "aithalia," meaning "eternal." It signifies immortality and elegance, having evolved over time from its ancient roots in Greece and Rome.
ETHEN
MaleDistinctive Greek name meaning "eternal", associated with eternity throughout history.
ETHENA
FemaleDistinctive Greek name derived from 'ethos', meaning 'custom' or 'character'. It signifies an individual with strong personality traits and unique qualities.
ETHER
MaleGreek-origin name derived from "aether," meaning "upper air" or "heavenly light.
ETHER
FemaleRare Greek name meaning "upper air" or "heaven," used historically by figures like poet Etheridge Knight.
ETHEREAL
FemaleEthereal, derived from Latin 'aether', means "upper air" or "heavenly", signifying lightness, spirituality, and uniqueness.
ETHERIDGE
MaleUncommon English given name derived from the Anglo-Saxon surname Etheridge, meaning "dweller by the fortified enclosure.
ETHERINE
FemaleRare Greek feminine name derived from "aither," meaning "upper air" or "heavenly." It signifies the sky, clouds, or celestial realm and is associated with purity, lightness, and elevation.
ETHIAN
MaleUncommon name of unknown origin and meaning, with no historical records or recognized etymology.
ETHIC
MaleLatin-derived name meaning 'of good character,' associated with ethics and morality, having historical ties to philosophers like Aristotle and Plato.
ETHIE
FemaleGreek name meaning "noble", derived from the word "ethos" and popular among ancient Greeks.
ETHIEL
MaleDistinctive Hebrew name meaning "God is strong," drawing from its root word "eth" which translates to "strong" or "firm." It shares historical ties with Ethan, one of King David's chief musicians in the Old Testament, though it is not explicitly mentioned there. Throughout history, individuals named Ethiel have exhibited strength and resilience, such as early Christian martyr Aetius. Today, Ethiel remains a rare yet meaningful choice for parents seeking a name with deep roots and unique identity.
ETHIL
FemaleRare Greek name meaning "charming" or "elegant," derived from 'ethos' meaning custom or habit.
ETHIN
MaleIrish name derived from 'Eithne,' meaning 'little peacock.'
ETHIOPIA
FemaleDistinctive female given name of Ethiopian origin, meaning 'Land of Burning Faces' in Ge'ez.
ETHLEEN
FemaleCaptivating Irish name derived from Aithlinn, meaning "little sun" or "sun ray," signifying beauty and warmth.