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'''Ea'''. Irish. Meaning "Fire."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Ea | '''Ea'''. Irish. Meaning "Fire."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Ea</ref> Keywords: elements, fire, power | ||
'''Earth'''. Puritan. Perhaps refers to Psalm 24:1, "The earth is the Lord’s, and all it contains, the world, and those who dwell in it."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/earth/submitted | '''Earth'''. Puritan. Perhaps refers to Psalm 24:1, "The earth is the Lord’s, and all it contains, the world, and those who dwell in it."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/earth/submitted</ref> | ||
'''Easter'''. English. From the name of the holiday Easter.<ref name="20knames2">http://www.20000-names.com/androgynous_names_unisex_names_02.htm | '''Easter'''. English. From the name of the holiday Easter.<ref name="20knames2">http://www.20000-names.com/androgynous_names_unisex_names_02.htm</ref> | ||
'''Easton'''. English. From the surname, from the place name, meaning "East town."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/easton | '''Easton'''. English. From the surname, from the place name, meaning "East town."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/easton</ref> | ||
'''Ebrar'''. Turkish. From the Arabic masculine name Abrar (أبرار), meaning "Virtuous."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ebrar | '''Ebrar'''. Turkish. From the Arabic masculine name Abrar (أبرار), meaning "Virtuous."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ebrar</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/abrar</ref> Keywords: two syllables, virtue | ||
'''Echo'''. Greek. Meaning "Reverberating sound," from the name of a Greek nymph. More often feminine.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Echo | '''Echo'''. Greek. Meaning "Reverberating sound," from the name of a Greek nymph. More often feminine.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Echo</ref> Keywords: arts, music, mythology, two syllables | ||
'''Ecne'''. Old Irish. Meaning "Wisdom". Name originated from Celtic god of wisdom. Keywords: mythology, rare, unusual [ | '''Ecne'''. Old Irish. Meaning "Wisdom". Name originated from Celtic god of wisdom. Keywords: mythology, rare, unusual [https://babynamesunusual.com/rare-boy-names-beginning-with-e/] | ||
[[File:Eddie Izzard comes to Crouch End.jpg|thumb|[[Eddie Izzard]] at a Labour Party rally in 2015.]] | [[File:Eddie Izzard comes to Crouch End.jpg|thumb|[[Eddie Izzard]] at a Labour Party rally in 2015.]] | ||
'''Ed'''. English and Dutch. Short form of many names containing Ed, including masculine names Edgar (English, French, Portuguese, and German, meaning "wealth" and "spear") and Edward (English and Polish, "rich guard"), and feminine names such as Edwina (English, meaning "rich friend"). More often masculine.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ed | '''Ed'''. English and Dutch. Short form of many names containing Ed, including masculine names Edgar (English, French, Portuguese, and German, meaning "wealth" and "spear") and Edward (English and Polish, "rich guard"), and feminine names such as Edwina (English, meaning "rich friend"). More often masculine.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ed</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/edward</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/edgar</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/edwina</ref> Variants: '''Eddi''', '''Eddie''', '''Eddy'''. Keywords: masculine inclined, one syllable, two syllables. Notable people with this name include English comedian [[Eddie Izzard]] (b. 1962), who goes by "he" or "she," depending on presentation.<ref name="Nunn">{{Cite web |title=Eddie Izzard works Wunderbar in Chicago |last=Nunn |first=Jerry |work=Windy City Times |date=2019-05-24 |access-date=17 May 2020 |url= http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Eddie-Izzard-works-Wunderbar-in-Chicago-/66141.html}}</ref> | ||
'''Edel'''. German. Meaning "Noble."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/edel | '''Edel'''. German. Meaning "Noble."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/edel</ref> | ||
'''Eden''' (עֵדֶן). Hebrew. Meaning "delight" or "place of pleasure." A place in the book of Genesis.<ref name="20knames2" /> Keywords: Biblical, places, two syllables | '''Eden''' (עֵדֶן). Hebrew. Meaning "delight" or "place of pleasure." A place in the book of Genesis.<ref name="20knames2" /> Keywords: Biblical, places, two syllables | ||
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'''Eder''' 1. עֵדֶר. Hebrew. Meaning "Herd, flock." A Biblical name. Unisex. 2. Basque. Meaning "Gorgeous." Also unisex.<ref name="20knames2" /> Keywords: animals, beauty, Biblical, two syllables | '''Eder''' 1. עֵדֶר. Hebrew. Meaning "Herd, flock." A Biblical name. Unisex. 2. Basque. Meaning "Gorgeous." Also unisex.<ref name="20knames2" /> Keywords: animals, beauty, Biblical, two syllables | ||
'''Edge'''. English, modern. Meaning "Border, end of a surface."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/edge | '''Edge'''. English, modern. Meaning "Border, end of a surface."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/edge</ref> Keywords: liminal spaces, modern, one syllable | ||
'''Eef'''. Dutch. Short form of names starting with Ev.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/eef | '''Eef'''. Dutch. Short form of names starting with Ev.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/eef</ref> Keywords: one syllable | ||
'''Efa''', '''Efah''', or '''Eifa''' (עֵיפָה). Hebrew. Meaning "Darkness" or "gloomy."<ref name="20knames2" /> Keywords: inauspicious, two syllables | '''Efa''', '''Efah''', or '''Eifa''' (עֵיפָה). Hebrew. Meaning "Darkness" or "gloomy."<ref name="20knames2" /> Keywords: inauspicious, two syllables | ||
'''Efe'''. Western African, Urhobo. Short form of names starting with ''Efe'' (meaning "wealth").<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/efe-2 | '''Efe'''. Western African, Urhobo. Short form of names starting with ''Efe'' (meaning "wealth").<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/efe-2</ref> | ||
'''Efemena'''. Western African, Urhobo. Meaning "Here is my wealth."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/efemena | '''Efemena'''. Western African, Urhobo. Meaning "Here is my wealth."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/efemena</ref> | ||
'''Egypt'''. English, modern. From the Greek name of the country in Africa.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/egypt | '''Egypt'''. English, modern. From the Greek name of the country in Africa.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/egypt</ref> Keywords: antiquity, places, two syllables | ||
'''Ehsan''' (احسان). Persian. Meaning "Compassion."<ref name="20knames2" /> Keywords: personality, two syllables, virtue | '''Ehsan''' (احسان). Persian. Meaning "Compassion."<ref name="20knames2" /> Keywords: personality, two syllables, virtue | ||
'''Eike'''. German. Short form of names starting with ''Ag'' (meaning "edge").<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/eike | '''Eike'''. German. Short form of names starting with ''Ag'' (meaning "edge").<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/eike</ref> | ||
'''Eilian''', or '''Elian'''. Welsh. Meaning "Second, a moment in time." A saint name.<ref name="20knames2" /> Keywords: Christian, saints, time | '''Eilian''', or '''Elian'''. Welsh. Meaning "Second, a moment in time." A saint name.<ref name="20knames2" /> Keywords: Christian, saints, time | ||
'''Eire'''. Irish. Meaning "Ireland."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/eire | '''Eire'''. Irish. Meaning "Ireland."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/eire</ref> Keywords: places | ||
'''Eirian'''. Welsh. Meaning "Bright, beautiful."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/eirian | '''Eirian'''. Welsh. Meaning "Bright, beautiful."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/eirian</ref> | ||
'''Eisa'''. Arabic. An Arabic form of the name Jesus, meaning "God is salvation."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/eisa | '''Eisa'''. Arabic. An Arabic form of the name Jesus, meaning "God is salvation."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/eisa</ref> Keywords: Christian, religious, two syllables | ||
'''Eiv'''. Gender neutral form of the hebrew name Eve, meaning "life" or "to breathe". | '''Eiv'''. Gender neutral form of the hebrew name Eve, meaning "life" or "to breathe". | ||
'''Ejiro'''. Western African, Urhobo. Short form of names starting with ''Ejiro'' (meaning "praise").<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ejiro | '''Ejiro'''. Western African, Urhobo. Short form of names starting with ''Ejiro'' (meaning "praise").<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ejiro</ref> | ||
'''Ejiroghene'''. Western African, Urhobo. Meaning "Praise God."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ejiroghene | '''Ejiroghene'''. Western African, Urhobo. Meaning "Praise God."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ejiroghene</ref> | ||
'''Eka''' (एक ). Indonesian. Meaning "One, first."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/eka-1 | '''Eka''' (एक ). Indonesian. Meaning "One, first."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/eka-1</ref> Variant: '''Eko'''. Keywords: two syllables | ||
'''Ekene'''. African, Igbo. Meaning "Praise."<ref name="20knames2" /> | '''Ekene'''. African, Igbo. Meaning "Praise."<ref name="20knames2" /> | ||
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'''Ekenedilichukwu'''. African, Igbo. Meaning "All praise to God."<ref name="20knames2" /> | '''Ekenedilichukwu'''. African, Igbo. Meaning "All praise to God."<ref name="20knames2" /> | ||
'''Ekin'''. Turkish. Meaning "Harvest, culture."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/eki50n | '''Ekin'''. Turkish. Meaning "Harvest, culture."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/eki50n</ref> | ||
'''Eko'''. Indonesian and Javanese. Meaning "One, first."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/eko | '''Eko'''. Indonesian and Javanese. Meaning "One, first."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/eko</ref> Keywords: two syllables | ||
'''Ekundayo'''. African, Yoruba. Meaning "Sorrow becomes joy."<ref name="20knames2" /> Keywords: emotions, joy | '''Ekundayo'''. African, Yoruba. Meaning "Sorrow becomes joy."<ref name="20knames2" /> Keywords: emotions, joy | ||
'''Elam'''. Arabic. From the place name in what is now the country of Iran, meaning "Highland."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/elam | '''Elam'''. Arabic. From the place name in what is now the country of Iran, meaning "Highland."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/elam</ref> Keywords: places, two syllables | ||
'''Elan'''. Hebrew. Meaning "Tree."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/elan | '''Elan'''. Hebrew. Meaning "Tree."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/elan</ref> Keywords: nature, plants, two syllables | ||
'''Eleuia'''. Native American, Nahuatl. Meaning "Wish."<ref name="20knames2" /> | '''Eleuia'''. Native American, Nahuatl. Meaning "Wish."<ref name="20knames2" /> | ||
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'''Eli'''. Short form of many names starting with ''Eli''. Keywords: two syllables. Genderqueer writer and activist [[Eli Clare]] bears this name. | '''Eli'''. Short form of many names starting with ''Eli''. Keywords: two syllables. Genderqueer writer and activist [[Eli Clare]] bears this name. | ||
'''Elian'''. Dutch. Pet form of names starting with ''Eli''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/elian | '''Elian'''. Dutch. Pet form of names starting with ''Eli''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/elian</ref> | ||
'''Elicot''', '''Elisot''', or '''Elisotae'''. English. During the 1300s in England, these were neutral names. They were pet forms of the masculine name Elias.<ref>Charles W. Bardsley. ''Curiosities of Puritan Nomenclature''. New York: R. Worthington, 1880. https://www.google.com/books/edition/Curiosities_of_Puritan_Nomenclature Page 28-29.</ref> Elias comes from Elijah.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/elias | '''Elicot''', '''Elisot''', or '''Elisotae'''. English. During the 1300s in England, these were neutral names. They were pet forms of the masculine name Elias.<ref>Charles W. Bardsley. ''Curiosities of Puritan Nomenclature''. New York: R. Worthington, 1880. https://www.google.com/books/edition/Curiosities_of_Puritan_Nomenclature Page 28-29.</ref> Elias comes from Elijah.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/elias</ref> Elijah, originally 'Eliyyahu (אֱלִיָּהוּ), is a masculine Biblical Hebrew name, meaning "My God is Yahweh."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/elijah</ref> Keywords: Christian, four syllables, medieval, three syllables. | ||
'''Elie'''. French. Short form of many names starting with ''El'' (such as the feminine name Eleanor) or ''Eli'' (such as the masculine name Elijah).<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/elie | '''Elie'''. French. Short form of many names starting with ''El'' (such as the feminine name Eleanor) or ''Eli'' (such as the masculine name Elijah).<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/elie</ref> Keywords: two syllables | ||
'''Elim'''. Old Irish. Meaning "Great". Variants: '''Elin''' or '''Aelim'''. Keywords: Irish mythology, rare, unusual [ | '''Elim'''. Old Irish. Meaning "Great". Variants: '''Elin''' or '''Aelim'''. Keywords: Irish mythology, rare, unusual [https://babynamesunusual.com/rare-boy-names-beginning-with-e/] | ||
'''Elisha'''. Hebrew. Meaning "God is my salvation."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/elisha | '''Elisha'''. Hebrew. Meaning "God is my salvation."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/elisha</ref> Keywords: three syllables | ||
'''Eliya'''. Hebrew. Meaning "God is my Lord."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/eliya | '''Eliya'''. Hebrew. Meaning "God is my Lord."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/eliya</ref> Keywords: three syllables | ||
'''Ella'''. English. Feminine pet form of the English feminine name Eleanor (meaning "foreign"), or masculine Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon name Ælla (meaning "all, universal").<ref name="20knames2" /> Keywords: two syllables | '''Ella'''. English. Feminine pet form of the English feminine name Eleanor (meaning "foreign"), or masculine Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon name Ælla (meaning "all, universal").<ref name="20knames2" /> Keywords: two syllables | ||
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'''Ellery'''. English. Variant of neutral name Hillary, meaning "Joyful."<ref name="20knames2" /> Keywords: emotions, joy, three syllables | '''Ellery'''. English. Variant of neutral name Hillary, meaning "Joyful."<ref name="20knames2" /> Keywords: emotions, joy, three syllables | ||
'''Ellington'''. English. From the surname, from the place name, meaning "Elf town" or "Old town."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ellington | '''Ellington'''. English. From the surname, from the place name, meaning "Elf town" or "Old town."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ellington</ref><ref>https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/ellington</ref> Keywords: magic, mythology, places, three syllables | ||
[[File:Eliot Sumner - 35Denton (32343253951).jpg|thumb|[[Eliot Sumner]] performing in 2016]] | [[File:Eliot Sumner - 35Denton (32343253951).jpg|thumb|[[Eliot Sumner]] performing in 2016]] | ||
'''Elliot'''. English. From the given name Elijah, from the Biblical Hebrew given name 'Eliyyahu (אֱלִיָּהוּ), meaning "My God is | '''Elliot'''. English. From the given name Elijah, from the Biblical Hebrew given name 'Eliyyahu (אֱלִיָּהוּ), meaning "My God is Jehovah."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/elliot</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/elijah</ref> Variants: '''Eliot''', '''Elliott'''. Keywords: Christian, religious, three syllables. Notable people with this name include the English musician [[Eliot Sumner]] (b. 1990), who when asked about their gender, replied that they simply identify as a musician.<ref name="McLeanDunne">{{Cite web |title=I don't believe in 'gender labels,' says Sting's daughter Eliot Sumner |last1=McLean |first1=Craig |last2=Dunne |first2=John |work=Evening Standard |date=2 December 2015 |access-date=1 June 2020 |url= https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/i-dont-believe-in-gender-labels-says-stings-daughter-eliot-sumner-a3127961.html}}</ref> Elliot Page, a famous nonbinary actor, also uses this name. | ||
'''Ellis'''. English. From the given name Elijah, from the Biblical Hebrew given name 'Eliyyahu (אֱלִיָּהוּ), meaning "My God is | '''Ellis'''. English. From the given name Elijah, from the Biblical Hebrew given name 'Eliyyahu (אֱלִיָּהוּ), meaning "My God is Jehovah." The variants Ellis or '''Elis''' were names of some Christian saints, and so were popular names in the Middle Ages.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ellis-1</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/elijah</ref> Keywords: Christian, religious, two syllables | ||
Sometimes also may reference a | Sometimes also may reference a diety/sigil used in chaos magic(k) | ||
'''Elon'''. Hebrew. Meaning "Oak tree."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/elon | '''Elon'''. Hebrew. Meaning "Oak tree."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/elon</ref> Keywords: two syllables | ||
'''Elvan'''. Turkish. Meaning "Colours."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/elvan | '''Elvan'''. Turkish. Meaning "Colours."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/elvan</ref> Keywords: two syllables | ||
'''Elwyn'''. English. From the surname, meaning "Elf friend."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/elwyn | '''Elwyn'''. English. From the surname, meaning "Elf friend."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/elwyn</ref> Keywords: elves, magic, mythology, two syllables | ||
'''Elya'''. Slavic. Meaning "The Lord is my God."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/elya | '''Elya'''. Slavic. Meaning "The Lord is my God."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/elya</ref> Keywords: religious, two syllables | ||
'''Ember'''. English. Meaning "Spark, a low-burning fire."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/ember | '''Ember'''. English. Meaning "Spark, a low-burning fire."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/ember</ref> Keywords: elements, fire, two syllables | ||
'''Embry'''. English. From the surname, meaning "Work rule."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/embry | '''Embry'''. English. From the surname, meaning "Work rule."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/embry</ref> Keywords: occupation, two syllables | ||
'''Emem'''. Western African, Ibibio. Meaning "Peace."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/emem | '''Emem'''. Western African, Ibibio. Meaning "Peace."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/emem</ref> Keywords: peace, two syllables | ||
'''Emerson'''. English. From the surname, meaning "Son of Emery;" the English gender-neutral given name Emery came via the Normans from the German masculine name Emmerich, possibly meaning "Universal ruler," "Work ruler," or "Home ruler."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/emerson | '''Emerson'''. English. From the surname, meaning "Son of Emery;" the English gender-neutral given name Emery came via the Normans from the German masculine name Emmerich, possibly meaning "Universal ruler," "Work ruler," or "Home ruler."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/emerson</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/emery</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/emmerich</ref> Variant: '''Emmerson'''. Keywords: royalty, three syllables | ||
'''Emery'''. English. From the German masculine name Emmerich, possibly meaning "Universal ruler," "Work ruler," or "Home ruler."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/emery | '''Emery'''. English. From the German masculine name Emmerich, possibly meaning "Universal ruler," "Work ruler," or "Home ruler."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/emery</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/emmerich</ref> Variant: '''Emory'''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/emory</ref> Keywords: royalty, three syllables | ||
'''Emlen'''. Latin. Meaning "Charming."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/emlen | '''Emlen'''. Latin. Meaning "Charming."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/emlen</ref> | ||
'''Emlyn'''. Welsh. Neutral form of German name Emmeline, meaning "Work."<ref name="20knames2" /> | '''Emlyn'''. Welsh. Neutral form of German name Emmeline, meaning "Work."<ref name="20knames2" /> | ||
'''Emsley'''. English. From the surname, from the place name, meaning "The elm wood."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/emsley | '''Emsley'''. English. From the surname, from the place name, meaning "The elm wood."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/emsley</ref> Keywords: nature, places, plants | ||
'''Emrys'''. English/Scottish. Meaning "immortal". | '''Emrys'''. English/Scottish. Meaning "immortal". | ||
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'''Eniola'''. African, Yoruba. Meaning "Wealthy."<ref name="20knames2" /> Keywords: luck, prosperity | '''Eniola'''. African, Yoruba. Meaning "Wealthy."<ref name="20knames2" /> Keywords: luck, prosperity | ||
'''Enitan'''. Western African, Yoruba. Meaning "Person with a story."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/enitan | '''Enitan'''. Western African, Yoruba. Meaning "Person with a story."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/enitan</ref> | ||
'''Enjolras'''. Spanish. From the surname, meaning "To terrify." Popularized by the character in ''Les Miserables.''<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/enjolras | '''Enjolras'''. Spanish. From the surname, meaning "To terrify." Popularized by the character in ''Les Miserables.''<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/enjolras</ref> Keywords: emotions, inauspicious, literary, three syllables, warrior | ||
'''Ennis'''. Irish. From the place name, meaning "Island." Variant: '''Innis'''.<ref name="20knames2" /> Keywords: places, two syllables | '''Ennis'''. Irish. From the place name, meaning "Island." Variant: '''Innis'''.<ref name="20knames2" /> Keywords: places, two syllables | ||
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'''Ephah''' or '''Eyphah''' (עֵיפָה). Hebrew. Meaning "Darkness" or "gloomy." The Bible uses this name for figures including a son of Midian and a concubine of Caleb.<ref name="20knames2" /> Keywords: Biblical, inauspicious, two syllables | '''Ephah''' or '''Eyphah''' (עֵיפָה). Hebrew. Meaning "Darkness" or "gloomy." The Bible uses this name for figures including a son of Midian and a concubine of Caleb.<ref name="20knames2" /> Keywords: Biblical, inauspicious, two syllables | ||
'''Eridian'''. Greek. Meaning "Of Eris, the goddess of chaos."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/eridian | '''Eridian'''. Greek. Meaning "Of Eris, the goddess of chaos."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/eridian</ref> Keywords: four syllables, mythology | ||
'''Erlea'''. Basque. Meaning "Bee."<ref name="20knames2" /> Keywords: animals, insects, nature | '''Erlea'''. Basque. Meaning "Bee."<ref name="20knames2" /> Keywords: animals, insects, nature | ||
'''Erling'''. Scandinavian. Meaning "Descendant of the jarl." Jarl is an Old Norse word for an earl.<ref> | '''Erling'''. Scandinavian. Meaning "Descendant of the jarl." Jarl is an Old Norse word for an earl.<ref>https://www.whatisthemeaningofname.com/what-is-the-meaning-of-the-name-erling-11515/</ref><ref>https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/erling</ref> Keywords: two syllables | ||
'''Errigal'''. Irish. From the name of a mountain in Ireland.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/errigal | '''Errigal'''. Irish. From the name of a mountain in Ireland.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/errigal</ref> Places: mountains, nature, places | ||
'''Erryn'''. English, modern. A modern spelling variant of the names Aaron (masculine, Biblical Hebrew, possibly meaning "Exalted") and Erin (feminine, Irish, meaning "Ireland"), all three of which are pronounced the same.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/erryn | '''Erryn'''. English, modern. A modern spelling variant of the names Aaron (masculine, Biblical Hebrew, possibly meaning "Exalted") and Erin (feminine, Irish, meaning "Ireland"), all three of which are pronounced the same.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/erryn</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/erin</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/aaron</ref> Keywords: modern, neutral inclined, two syllables | ||
'''Esadowa'''. Native American, Wichita tribe. Meaning "Many wolves."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/esadowa | '''Esadowa'''. Native American, Wichita tribe. Meaning "Many wolves."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/esadowa</ref> Keywords: animals, nature, numbers, wolves | ||
'''Esarosa'''. Native American, Comanche tribe. Meaning "White wolf."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/esarosa | '''Esarosa'''. Native American, Comanche tribe. Meaning "White wolf."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/esarosa</ref> Keywords: animals, colours, nature, wolves | ||
'''Esen'''. Turkish. Meaning "The wind."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/esen | '''Esen'''. Turkish. Meaning "The wind."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/esen</ref> | ||
'''Eseoghene'''. Western African, Urhobo. Meaning "God's gift."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/eseoghene | '''Eseoghene'''. Western African, Urhobo. Meaning "God's gift."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/eseoghene</ref> | ||
'''Eser'''. Turkish. Meaning "Achievement."<ref name="20knames2" /> Keywords: luck, power | '''Eser'''. Turkish. Meaning "Achievement."<ref name="20knames2" /> Keywords: luck, power | ||
'''Esmé'''. French. From Old French, meaning "Esteemed, loved." Originally a masculine name, now more popular as a feminine name.<ref name="20knames2" /><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/esme10 | '''Esmé'''. French. From Old French, meaning "Esteemed, loved." Originally a masculine name, now more popular as a feminine name.<ref name="20knames2" /><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/esme10</ref> Variant: '''Esme''' (British English).<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/esme</ref> Keywords: affection, family, two syllables | ||
'''Essa'''. 1. English. Pet form of Persian Esther. Meaning "Star." Feminine. 2. Arabic. Variant of Isa. Meaning "God is salvation." Masculine.<ref name="20knames2" /> Keywords: religious, sky, stars, two syllables | '''Essa'''. 1. English. Pet form of Persian Esther. Meaning "Star." Feminine. 2. Arabic. Variant of Isa. Meaning "God is salvation." Masculine.<ref name="20knames2" /> Keywords: religious, sky, stars, two syllables | ||
'''Essery'''. English. From the surname, meaning "Cart maker."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/essery | '''Essery'''. English. From the surname, meaning "Cart maker."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/essery</ref> Keywords: occupation, three syllables, vehicles | ||
'''Eston'''. English. From the place name, meaning "East town."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/eston | '''Eston'''. English. From the place name, meaning "East town."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/eston</ref> Keywords: places, two syllables | ||
'''Etalpalli'''. Nahuatl. Meaning "Wing."<ref name="20knames2" /> | '''Etalpalli'''. Nahuatl. Meaning "Wing."<ref name="20knames2" /> | ||
'''Ethelred'''. English. Meaning "Noble counsel." Variants: '''Æthelred'''.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/ethelred | '''Ethelred'''. English. Meaning "Noble counsel." Variants: '''Æthelred'''.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/ethelred</ref> Keywords: royalty, three syllables | ||
'''Etienne''' (pronounced ey-TYEN). French. From the name Stephen, meaning "Crown." In French-speaking areas, this is a masculine name, but in English-speaking areas, it's beginning to be used for girls as well.<ref>https://www.scarymommy.com/baby-names/unisex-baby-names/etienne/ | '''Etienne''' (pronounced ey-TYEN). French. From the name Stephen, meaning "Crown." In French-speaking areas, this is a masculine name, but in English-speaking areas, it's beginning to be used for girls as well.<ref>https://www.scarymommy.com/baby-names/unisex-baby-names/etienne/</ref> In the USA, 93% of people with this name are boys.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/E/ET/ETIENNE/index.html</ref> Keywords: masculine inclined, royalty, two syllables | ||
'''Eun-Jung''' or '''Eun-Jeong''' (은정). Korean. <ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/eun01jung | '''Eun-Jung''' or '''Eun-Jeong''' (은정). Korean. <ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/eun01jung</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/eun01jeong</ref> | ||
'''Eurus'''. Greek. Meaning "The east wind." Traditionally masculine, coming to be used for girls as well.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/eurus | '''Eurus'''. Greek. Meaning "The east wind." Traditionally masculine, coming to be used for girls as well.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/eurus</ref> Keywords: air, elements, nature, two syllables | ||
'''Ev'''. Various. Short for many names starting with "ev." | '''Ev'''. Various. Short for many names starting with "ev." | ||
[[File:Evan Greer - 10-07-2016 by James OKeefe.jpg|thumb|[[Evan Greer]] at the Boston Rock Against the TPP Concert in October 2016.]] | [[File:Evan Greer - 10-07-2016 by James OKeefe.jpg|thumb|[[Evan Greer]] at the Boston Rock Against the TPP Concert in October 2016.]] | ||
'''Evan'''. Welsh. Meaning "God is good."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/evan | '''Evan'''. Welsh. Meaning "God is good."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/evan</ref> Keywords: two syllables, religious. Notable people with this name include [[genderfluid]] American musician and activist [[Evan Greer]]. | ||
'''Evans'''. English. From the surname, meaning "Son of Evan," Evan meaning "God is good."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/evans | '''Evans'''. English. From the surname, meaning "Son of Evan," Evan meaning "God is good."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/evans</ref> Keywords: two syllables | ||
'''Evelyn'''. English and German. From the English surname Evelyn, from the Norman French given name. Meaning "Little Eve." In the 17th century, a masculine name; now more commonly a feminine name.<ref name="20knames2" /><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/evelyn | '''Evelyn'''. English and German. From the English surname Evelyn, from the Norman French given name. Meaning "Little Eve." In the 17th century, a masculine name; now more commonly a feminine name.<ref name="20knames2" /><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/evelyn</ref> | ||
'''Ever'''. English, modern. Meaning "Always."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/ever | '''Ever'''. English, modern. Meaning "Always."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/ever</ref> Keywords: modern, time, two syllables | ||
'''Everest'''. English. From the English surname Everest, from the French name Devereaux, from the Celtic name Eburovices, from the place name "The Ebura River." Westerners named Mount Everest after the Welsh geographer George Everest.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/everest | '''Everest'''. English. From the English surname Everest, from the French name Devereaux, from the Celtic name Eburovices, from the place name "The Ebura River." Westerners named Mount Everest after the Welsh geographer George Everest.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/everest</ref> Keywords: earth, mountains, nature, places, rivers, water | ||
'''Everix'''. English. From the English surname Everix, which like the English surname Everest came from the French name Devereaux, from the Celtic name Eburovices, from the place name "The Ebura River."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/everix | '''Everix'''. English. From the English surname Everix, which like the English surname Everest came from the French name Devereaux, from the Celtic name Eburovices, from the place name "The Ebura River."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/everix</ref> Keywords: nature, places, rivers, water | ||
'''Everly'''. English. Meaning "From the boar meadow." Variants: '''Everlee''', '''Everleigh''', and '''Everley'''.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/everly | '''Everly'''. English. Meaning "From the boar meadow." Variants: '''Everlee''', '''Everleigh''', and '''Everley'''.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/everly</ref> Keywords: animals, nature, places, three syllables | ||
'''Evert'''. English. From the surname, meaning "Wild boar herd."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/evert | '''Evert'''. English. From the surname, meaning "Wild boar herd."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/evert</ref> Keywords: animals, nature, two syllables | ||
'''Evren'''. Turkish. Meaning "Cosmos, the universe." Evren is the name of a dragon in Turkic mythology.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/evren | '''Evren'''. Turkish. Meaning "Cosmos, the universe." Evren is the name of a dragon in Turkic mythology.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/evren</ref> Keywords: mythology, two syllables | ||
'''Evrim'''. Turkish. Meaning "Evolution."<ref>https://themeaningofthename.com/evrim/</ref> | '''Evrim'''. Turkish. Meaning "Evolution."<ref>https://themeaningofthename.com/evrim/</ref> | ||
'''Exodus'''. Greek. Meaning "Exit of a large group of people," and the name of a book of the Bible.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/exodus | '''Exodus'''. Greek. Meaning "Exit of a large group of people," and the name of a book of the Bible.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/exodus</ref> Keywords: Biblical, three syllables | ||
'''Ezhil''' (எழில்). Tamil. Meaning "Beauty."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ezhil | '''Ezhil''' (எழில்). Tamil. Meaning "Beauty."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ezhil</ref> Keywords: appearance, beauty | ||
'''Ezra'''. Hebrew. Meaning "Help."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/ezra | '''Ezra'''. Hebrew. Meaning "Help."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/ezra</ref> Keywords: two syllables. Notable people with this name include American musician [[Ezra Furman]] (b. 1986), who goes by he/she,<ref>[https://twitter.com/ezrafurman Twitter bio], accessed May 11 2020</ref> and American actor [[Ezra Miller]] (b. 1992) who goes by they/them.<ref name="GQ2020">{{Cite web |title=Ezra Miller: ‘We’re not fighting for equality. We are fighting for regard of our supremacy’ |work=British GQ |date=12 March 2020 |access-date=29 May 2020 |url= https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/fashion/article/ezra-miller-interview}}</ref> | ||
'''Eztli'''. Nahuatl. Meaning "Blood."<ref name="20knames2" /> | '''Eztli'''. Nahuatl. Meaning "Blood."<ref name="20knames2" /> | ||
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