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Éala f Irish (Modern)This is a modern Irish name that has most likely been influenced by the Irish word
eala meaning "swan". However, contrarily to the Irish word for "swan", which is spelled without the fada, the fada has been added to the name to get the desired pronounciation of
EH-la whereas the word
eala is pronounced
AL-la... [
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Éaladhach m Old IrishMeans "learned, ingenious", derived from
ealadh "skill, learning" or
elada "art, science; acquired craft or skill".
Ealdormann m Anglo-SaxonFrom the Old English title meaning "leader, overseer, judge", derived from
ealder "elder, leader" (see
eald) and
mann "person, man".
Ealga f Irish (Rare)Means "noble, brave", taken from the Irish
Inis Ealga "Noble Isle", which was a poetic name for Ireland.
Ealhmund m Anglo-SaxonDerived from the Old English elements
ealh "temple" and
mund "protection". This was borne by a son of the Northumbrian king Alhred, also known as Alcmund, who was killed circa 800 and was regarded as a martyr and saint.
Ealhwynn f Anglo-SaxonDerived from the Old English name element
ealh meaning "hall, temple" and the Old English name element
wynn meaning "joy, bliss".
Ealish f Manx, LiteratureVariant of
Aalish. It was used in Manx translations of
Alice in Wonderland (
Ealish ayns Cheer ny Yindyssyn).
Ea-nasir m AkkadianMeaning unknown. This was the name of an ancient Akkadian merchant whose customer, a man named Nanni, wrote to him the oldest known written complaint.
Eanbald m Anglo-SaxonThe meaning of the first element of this name is uncertain. It might possibly be derived from Old English
eane meaning "lamb" or the Old English verb
eanian meaning "to give birth" (usually of animals), which is etymologically related to the modern English verb
to yean... [
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Eanberht m Anglo-SaxonThe meaning of the first element of this name is uncertain. It might possibly be derived from Old English
eane meaning "lamb" or the Old English verb
eanian meaning "to give birth" (usually of animals), which is etymologically related to the modern English verb
to yean... [
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Eanflæd f Anglo-SaxonThe meaning of the first element of this name is uncertain. It might possibly be derived from Old English
eane meaning "lamb" or the Old English verb
eanian meaning "to give birth" (usually of animals), which is etymologically related to the modern English verb
to yean... [
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Eanfrið m Anglo-SaxonThe meaning of the first element of this name is uncertain. It might possibly be derived from Old English
eane meaning "lamb" or the Old English verb
eanian meaning "to give birth" (usually of animals), which is etymologically related to the modern English verb
to yean... [
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Eanhere m Anglo-SaxonThe meaning of the first element of this name is uncertain. It might possibly be derived from Old English
eane meaning "lamb" or the Old English verb
eanian meaning "to give birth" (usually of animals), which is etymologically related to the modern English verb
to yean... [
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Eanmund m Anglo-SaxonThe meaning of the first element of this name is uncertain. It might possibly be derived from Old English
eane meaning "lamb" or the Old English verb
eanian meaning "to give birth" (usually of animals), which is etymologically related to the modern English verb
to yean... [
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Eanred m Anglo-SaxonDerived from the Old English name
Eanræd, of which the meaning of the first element is uncertain. It might possibly be derived from Old English
eane meaning "lamb" or the Old English verb
eanian meaning "to give birth" (usually of animals), which is etymologically related to the modern English verb
to yean... [
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Eanswith f Anglo-SaxonFrom the Old English feminine name
Eanswið or
Eanswiþ, of which the meaning of the first element is uncertain. It might possibly be derived from Old English
eane meaning "lamb" or the Old English verb
eanian meaning "to give birth" (usually of animals), which is etymologically related to the modern English verb
to yean... [
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Earendil m LiteratureMeans "lover of the stars" or "illuminator" in Quenya, borrowed from Old Norse
Earendel. Earendil was an Elvish mariner who sailed the Belegaear (Great Sea).
Eärien f Popular Culture (Modern)Means "daughter of the sea" in Quenya, from
eär "sea" and
ien "daughter". This name is borne by the daughter of Elendil in the Amazon series 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power'... [
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Earlbert m English (Rare)Derived from the Old English elements
eorl meaning "nobleman" and
berht meaning "bright" or "famous."
Earlwin m English (Rare)Derived from the Old English elements
eorl meaning "nobleman" and
wine which translates to "friend".
Earnán m Irish (Rare)Diminutive form of
earna, meaning "knowing, experienced". Sometimes used as an Irish form of
Ernest.
Earngeat m Anglo-SaxonDerived from the Old English elements
earn "eagle" (see
arn) and
Ġēat "Geat". The latter element refers to large North Germanic tribe who inhabited Götaland "land of the Geats" in modern southern Sweden from antiquity until the Late Middle Ages.
Eärwen f LiteratureMeans "sea maiden" in Quenya, from
eär meaning "sea" and
wen meaning "maiden". This was the name of a Telerin Elf in the Silmarillion. She was the mother of
Galadriel.
Eashoa m Ancient AramaicAncient Aramaic form of Latin/Greek " Jesus ", Hebrew " Yeshua " & Arabic " Isa ". Presently thought as Jesus's given name in his perceived native language.
Easley m AmericanFrom the name of a South Carolina city established in the 19th century by William King Easley.
East m & f EnglishFrom the English word, from the Old English
ēast-, ultimately from the Proto-Germanic
*aust- "east; toward the sunrise". It is also used as a short form of
Easton.
Eato m JapaneseFrom Japanese 笑 (
e) meaning "laugh", 空 (
a) meaning "sky" combined with 斗 (
to), which refers to a Chinese constellation. Other kanji combinations are possible.
Ebäk f BashkirMeans "delicate fabric, silk" in Bashkir.
Ebbe m & f East FrisianDiminutive of
Eberhard or as a feminine name of [Eberhardine and other names beginning with the Germanic element ebur meaning "wild boar".
Ebe f EstonianShort form of names beginning with the Germanic element
eber meaning "wild boar", making it an Estonian cognate of Ebba. It is also sometimes used as a short form of
Eliisabet.
Ebed-melech m Biblical HebrewThe name is translated as "Servant of the King," and as such may not be his proper name but a hereditary title.
Ebelin f ObscureA nickname derived from the surname
Ebel, borne as given name by Ebelin Bucerius.
Ebelin m Medieval GermanDerived from a name with the name element
ebur "boar". Borne by an abbot of Eberbach Monastery (1263–1271).
Ebenita f Popular CultureFeminine form of
Ebenezer, possibly influenced by
Bonita. This name was created for the movie 'Ms Scrooge', where it belongs to the titular character, played by Cicely Tyson.
Eberbald m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ebur "wild boar" combined with Old High German
bald "bold, brave."
Eberbert m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ebur "wild boar" combined with Old High German
beraht "bright."
Eberfrid m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ebur "wild boar" combined with Old High German
fridu "peace."
Ebergis m GermanicThe first element of this Germanic name comes from
ebur "wild boar." The meaning and origin of the second element is rather uncertain: we know that it comes from
gis (the original form was possibly
gîs), but we don't exactly know where
gis itself comes from... [
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Ebergisel m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ebur "wild boar" combined with
gisel "hostage" or "pledge."
Ebergrim m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ebur "wild boar" combined with Old Norse
grîma "mask."
Ebergund f GermanicDerived from Old High German
ebur "wild boar" combined with Old High German
gund "war."
Eberhild f GermanicDerived from the Old High German element
ebur "wild boar" combined with Old Norse
hildr "battle". It is a cognate of
Eoforhild.
Eberlind f GermanicDerived from Old High German
ebur "wild boar" combined with Old High German
lind or
lindi "soft, tender."
Eberly f ObscureTransferred use of the surname
Eberly. According to the SSA, 5 females were named Eberly in 2017.
Eberman m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ebur "wild boar" combined with
man "man."
Ebermar m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ebur "wild boar" combined with Old High German
mâri "famous."
Ebermund m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ebur "wild boar" combined with Old High German
mund "protection."
Ebernand m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ebur "wild boar" combined with Gothic
nand "bravery" (or Gothic
nanthjan "to venture, to risk, to dare").
Eberrad m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ebur "wild boar" combined with Old High German
rât "counsel."
Ebersind m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ebur "wild boar" combined with Gothic
sinths "way, path."
Eberswind m & f GermanicDerived from Old High German
ebur "wild boar" combined with Gothic
svinths (
swind in Old High German) "strength."
Ebertrud f GermanicDerived from Old High German
ebur "wild boar" combined with
þruþ "strength."
Eberulf m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ebur "wild boar" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Eberward m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ebur "wild boar" combined with Old High German
wart "guard."
Ebi m & f IjawMeans "good" in Ijaw.
Ebidisebofa m & f IjawMeans "there is no one that doesn't like good things" in Ijaw.
Ebifinidei f & m IjawMeans "good things have been opened to me" in Ijaw.
Ebing f ChineseFrom the Chinese
娥 (é) meaning "be beautiful, good" and
冰 (bīng) meaning "ice".
Ebiowei m IjawMeans "good man", "handsome man" or "kind-hearted man" in Ijaw.
Ebisu m Japanese MythologyEbisu, also transliterated Webisu, or called Hiruko or Kotoshiro-nushi-no-kami, is the Japanese god of fishermen and luck. He is one of the Seven Gods of Fortune, and the only one of the seven to originate purely from Japan without any Buddhist or Taoist influence.
Ebiye m & f IjawMeans "a good thing" in Ijaw.
Eble m Medieval OccitanName used by the viscounts of Ventadour during the 11th century. The meaning may be connected with the history of the name of the Italian city Eboli.
Ebrose m LiteratureCreated by author George R. R. Martin for a character in his series "A Song of Ice and Fire" and the television adaptation "Game of Thrones". In the series, Ebrose is an archmaester of the Citadel who tests novices seeking their link in healing.
Ebrulf m History (Ecclesiastical)Ebrulf (517–596) was a Frankish saint, hermit, and abbot. A Merovingian courtier at the court of Childebert I, he was a cup-bearer to the king and an administrator of the royal palace.
Eburic m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ebur "wild boar" combined with
rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." The second element is also closely related to Celtic
rîg or
rix and Gothic
reiks, which all mean "king, ruler."
Ecacoatl m & f NahuatlMeans "whirlwind" in Nahuatl, literally "wind serpent".
Ecapapalotl m NahuatlMeans "wind butterfly", derived from Nahuatl
ecatl "breath, air" or the related
ehecatl "wind", and
papolotl "butterfly".
Ecatlatoa m NahuatlMeans "wind-speaks" or "speaks like wind", derived from Nahuatl
ecatl "wind" and
tlahtoa "to speak; to issue commands".
Ecem f Turkish (Modern)Means "my queen" or "my beautiful woman" in Turkish, from Turkish
ece meaning "queen" or "beautiful woman" combined with the Turkish possessive adjective of
m.
Ecevit m TurkishMeans hardworking, agile and open minded. Name Ecevit can also be used as a surname as seen with the formal Turkish prime minister Bülent Ecevit (1974-2002).
Ecgburg f Anglo-SaxonDerived from the Old English elements
ecg "edge, blade" and
burg "fortress". This was the name of a 9th-century abbess.
Ecgfrith m Anglo-SaxonDerived from the Old English elements
ecg "edge of a sword" and
friþ "peace". This name was borne by a 7th-century king of the Northumbrians and an 8th-century king of Mercia.
Ecgwulf m Anglo-SaxonMeans "sword wolf", from the Old English elements
ecg "edge, blade" and
wulf "wolf". This name was borne by an 8th-century bishop of London.
Ecgwynn f Anglo-SaxonMeans "sword joy" from the Old English elements
ecg "edge, blade" and
wynn "joy." Ecgwynn was the first wife of Edward the Elder (c. 874 – 17 July 924) and the mother of Æthelstan the Glorious, widely considered the first "King of the English."