Baby name themes are such a sweet phenomenon. They add order, rhythm and a sense of family cohesion. Plenty of famous families follow a particular theme when it comes to naming babies — the Kardashians and the Bridgertons to name a few.
If a baby name theme is something you’re thinking about, then choosing a particular first letter for all of your children’s names is a good place to start. Today we’re looking at the letter ‘E’ and have outlined our favourite baby names which begin with this lyrical letter.
Girl Names:
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Eleanor - derived from Greek and French origins, means ‘light-hearted,’ ‘shining light’
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Elouise - derived from German origins, means ‘famous warrior’
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Ella - derived from ancient German origins, meaning ‘goddess’ in modern Hebrew.
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Eimear - derived from Irish origins, meaning ‘swift’
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Emily - derived from English origins, meaning ‘to rival’ or ‘to strive’
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Eliza - derived from Hebrew origins, meaning ‘pledged to God’
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Eabha - derived from Irish origins, meaning ‘to live’
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Erica - derived from Old Norse origins, meaning ‘eternal ruler’
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Esme - derived from Old French origins, meaning ‘loved’
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Elsie - derived from Scottish origins, meaning ‘God is my oath’
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Ebony - derived from English origins, meaning ‘deeply black wood’
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Effie - derived from Greek origins, meaning ‘pleasant speech’
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Evelyn - derived from English origins, meaning ‘beautiful bird’
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Enya - derived from Irish origins, meaning ‘kernel’ or ‘fire’
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Elodie - derived from French origins, meaning ‘foreign riches’
Boy Names:
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Elliot - derived from Hebrew origins, meaning ‘the Lord is my God’
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Ethan - derived from Hebrew origins, meaning ‘strong’
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Eoghan - derived from Irish origins, meaning ‘born of the yew tree’
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Eamonn - derived from Irish origins, meaning ‘wealthy protector’
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Eduardo - derived from Spanish origins, meaning ‘wealthy guardian’
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Elvis - derived from Scandinavian origins, meaning ‘all wise’
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Eric - derived from Old Norse origins, meaning ‘forever ruler’
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Enzo - derived from Italian origins, meaning ‘home-ruler’
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Ezra - derived from Hebrew origins, meaning ‘God helps’
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Eli - derived from Hebrew origins, meaning ‘high’ or ‘elevated’
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Emmitt - derived from German origins, meaning ‘powerful’
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Emery - derived from German origins, meaning ‘industrious’
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Ever - derived from American origins, meaning ‘Always’
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Elio - derived from Italian origins, meaning sun
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Edward - derived from Old English origins, meaning ‘wealth'
