English Submitted Names

This is a list of submitted names in which the language is English.
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Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Elkie f English (British, Modern, Rare)
English form of Elke 1. A famous bearer of this name is singer Elkie Brooks (real name: Elaine Bookbinder).
Ell m English (American, Rare)
Masculine short form of Ellie.
Ellaam m Biblical (Hellenized)
Variant transcription of Elnaam.... [more]
Ellabeth f English
Combination of Ella 1 and Beth.
Elladale m English
Possibly used in reference to Elladale Creek in Australia.
Elladean f English (?)
Possibly inspired by Ella and Deane.
Ellagrace f English, English (American)
Combination of Ella 1 and Grace. This name was given to 31 girls in 2017.
Ellajane f English (Rare)
A combination of Ella 1 and Jane.
Ellajean f English
A combination of Ella and Jean 2.
Ellajo f English (Rare)
A combination of Ella and Jo.
Ellakate f English (Rare)
A combination of Ella 1 and Kate.
Ellalee f English (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the names Ella 1 and Lee.
Ellaline f English (Rare)
Combination of the name Ella 1 and the suffix -line. This name was borne by popular British actress and singer Ellaline Terriss (born Mary Ellaline Lewin,1871 – 1971).
Ellalynn f English (Modern)
Combination of Ella 2 and Lynn.
Ellamae f English, Popular Culture
Combination of Ella 1 and Mae.
Ellamarie f English
Combination of Ella 2 and Marie.
Ellamy f English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Ellamy.
Ellana f English
Variant of Elana.
Ellana f English (Rare)
Elaboration of Ella 1, influenced by Eliana 1
Ellanor f English
Variant of Eleanor.
Ellanora f English (Rare)
Either a variant of Eleanora or a combination of Ella 1 and Nora 1.
Ellany f English
Transferred use of the surname Ellany.
Ellarae f English
Combination of Ella 1 and Rae.
Ellarie f English
Variant of Ellery.
Ellarose f English
Combination of Ella 2 and Rose
Ellarudy f English
Combination of Ella 2 and Rudy.
Ellasyn f English (American)
Feminine variant of Ellison.
Ellavieve f English (Rare)
Modern form of Ælfgifu, influenced by the names Ella 1 and Genevieve.
Elleanna f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Alana, influenced by Elle and Anna.
Elleanor f English
Variant of Eleanor.
Elleigh f English (Rare), English (American, Rare)
Variant of Ellie given to 33 girls in 2017.
Ellena f English
Variant of Elena.
Ellenor f English, Medieval Irish, Anglo-Norman
Variant of Eleanor. This name was, among others, recorded in late medieval Ireland on women born into English and Anglo-Norman families.
Eller m & f English
A short form of Ellery or Eleanor.
Elleria f English
Elaboration of Ellery.
Ellerly f & m English
Transferred use of the surname Ellerly.
Ellesmere f & m English (British, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Ellesmere.
Ellesse f English (New Zealand, Modern, Rare), English (American, Rare)
From the name of the Italian sportswear brand, which is derived from the initials of its founder, Leonardo Servadio (the letters L and S, in Italian elle esse).
Ellette f English (Modern, Rare)
Either a combination of Elle with the suffix -ette or a transferred use of the surname Ellette.
Elliadria f English (Modern)
Name of former Bad Girl Elliadria Griffin (1988-). Or known as Persuasion! Persuasion is known for being in the show Bad Girls Club (2006-2017)!
Elliann f English
Variant spelling of Ellianne.
Ellice f English, Anglo-Norman, Medieval Irish (Anglicized)
Anglicized form of Eilíse and Eilís. This name was recorded in late medieval Ireland on women born into English and Anglo-Norman families... [more]
Ellicia f English (Rare)
Most likely a "Latinized" elaboration of Ellice.
Ellieana f English (Rare)
Variant of Eliana 1. Can also be a combination of Ellie and Ana.
Ellieanna f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Eliana 1, influenced by Ellie and Anna.
Ellieanne f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Eliane, influenced by Ellie and Anne 1.
Elliemae f English (Rare)
Combination of Ellie and Mae.
Elliemay f English
Combination of Ellie and May.
Elliette f English (Rare)
Although this name presumably started out as a borrowing of French Éliette (the spelling being influenced by names such as Ellinor, Ella 1 and, later, Elle), it is now generally understood as a feminine form of Elliott.
Ellin f English (Rare), Medieval English
Late medieval English variant of Ellen 1.
Ellingham m English
Transferred use of the surname Ellingham.
Elliotte f & m English
Variant or feminine form of Elliott. American actress Marla Sokoloff (b. 1980) named her first-born daughter this.
Ellise f English
Variant of Elise.
Ellisha f & m English (Rare), English (African, Rare)
Variant of Alicia. In the case of the African English masculine name that's occasionally used in Nigeria and rarely Zimbabwe, it's a rare variant of Elisha.
Ellisia f English (British, Modern, Rare)
Also may be after the flower, Ellisia or a feminization of Ellis.
Ellison m & f English
Transferred use of the surname Ellison.
Elliston m English
Transferred use of the surname Elliston.
Ellix m English
Transferred use of the surname Ellix.
Ellody f English (Rare)
Anglicized form of Élodie.
Ellora f English, French (Modern)
Of uncertain origin and meaning. It might be a variant of Elora or an adoption of the name of the Ellora Caves of India, an ancient network of caverns containing hieroglyphic writings archeologists still have not deciphered the meaning of.
Ellory m & f English (Rare)
Variant of Ellery.
Ellouise f English
Variant of Elouise.
Ellsworth m English
Transferred from the surname Ellsworth.
Ellwyn f & m English
Variant of Elwyn.
Ellyn f English (Rare), Medieval English
Variant of Ellen 1 which originated in the 15th century.
Ellysia f English
Variant of Elysia.
Ellyzabeth f English
Variant of Elizabeth incorporating the diminutive Elly.
Elm m Catalan, English
Catalan form of Elmo, as well as a short form of Elmer. The name may also be taken directly from the English word elm, a type of tree.
Elmadam m Biblical, Biblical Greek
Either the Greek form of Almodad, or a translation of a name meaning "blood of god".
Elmarie f Afrikaans, English (Rare)
Perhaps a contraction of Elma and Marie.
Elmerita f English
Meaning unknown. Perhaps a feminine form of Elmer or, although unlikely, a form of Elma
Elmon m English (American)
Of unknown origin and meaning.... [more]
Elmore m English
Transferred use of the surname Elmore.
Elmus m English (American, Rare)
Elmus Wicker, author of "Banking Panics of the Gilded Age", was one famous bearer of this name
Elmyra f English (Rare), Popular Culture
Variant of Elmira 1. Elmyra Duff is a character from the cartoon Tiny Toon Adventures.
El'na-am m Biblical
Variant transcription of Elnaam.... [more]
Elna'am m Biblical
Variant transcription of Elnaam.... [more]
Elnaam m Biblical
The name is comprised of two parts. This first, אל ('el), is a shortened form of אלהים ('elohim), meaning "God". The second part, נעם (na'em), meaning "pleasant" or "delightful"... [more]
Elnaim m Biblical
Variant transcription of Elnaam.... [more]
Elnor f English (Rare)
Contracted form of Eleanor.
Elnor m English
Abt 1917. Name of man in black community in rural Kentucky.
Elodea f English (American, Rare, Archaic), French (Acadian, Rare, Archaic)
Derived from Elodea, a genus of several underwater freshwater perennials, often called the waterweeds, which was first described as a genus in 1803. The name itself is a New Latin coinage, ultimately derived from Ancient Greek ἕλος (hélos) “marsh-meadow".
Elois f English
Variant of Eloise.
Elonda f English
The name might have been inspired by other names ending in the -onda sound such as Shonda and Wanda.
Eloralyn f English (American)
A combination of the name Elora with the name Lynn.
Elouera f English (Australian)
An Aboriginal name meaning "a pleasant place"
Elpaal m Biblical
Meaning, "the house of grace or mercy."
Elphinstone m English
Trasnferred use of the surname Elphinstone.
Elraine f English (Rare)
Possibly derived from the surname Mcelraine.
Elray m English (American, Rare)
Possibly a variant of Elroy.
Elsabel f English
Combination of Elsa and the common suffix -bel.
Elsah f English (Rare)
Variation of Elsa.
El-sean m English (American)
Being able to have fun. One whom attracts good fortune and a curse breaker!
Elsia f English (Rare)
Elaboration of Elsie.
Elsiemae f English (British)
Combination of Elsie and Mae.
Elsimae f English (Rare)
Combination of Elsie and Mae.
Elsina f Dutch (Rare), English (American, Rare), Afrikaans
Dutch diminutive of Elisabeth as well as a feminine form of Ale 2.
Elsinore f English (American, Rare)
From the name of Hamlet's castle, which is an anglicized form of Helsingør, a Danish place name meaning "neck, narrow strait" (see Elsinore)... [more]
Elster m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Elster.
Elston m English
Derived from the surname, Elston.
Elswith f English (Rare)
Derived from the Old English name Ealhswiþ.
Elswyth f English (Rare)
Variant of Elswith. It was borne by American romance novelist Elswyth Thane (1900-1984), original name Helen Ricker.
Eltun m English (Rare)
Variant spelling of Elton.
Eluid m & f English (African, ?)
Of uncertain etymology.
Elvena f English (Archaic)
Variant spelling of Alvina.
Elvera f English, Dutch
Variant of Elvira. It was most notably borne by American dancer Elvera Sanchez (1905-2000), the mother of actor Sammy Davis Jr.
Elvianna f English (Australian)
A compound of Elvira with Anna, or a feminisation of Elvin 1.
Elvie f English
Diminutive of Elvira, Elvina, Elva, and other names beginning with Elv.
Elwanda f English (American)
Meaning unknown.
Elwina f English (Rare)
Feminine form of Elwin.
Elymas m Biblical Greek, Biblical
Hellenized form of a masculine given name of which the meaning and origin is (so far) uncertain. This name is best known for being the name of Elymas, a Jewish sorcerer (who is also known as Bar-Jesus) who is mentioned in chapter 13 of Acts of the Apostles in the New Testament... [more]
Elynda f English (Modern)
Variant of Elenda, influenced by the names Lynda and Lynn; or possibly a blend of Elinor (or Elizabeth) and Linda, inspired by the similar names Belinda, Melinda and Celinda.
Elyot m Medieval French, English (British, Rare), English (Canadian, Rare), Theatre
Old French diminutive of Elye or Élie. As an English name, it is derived from a surname that was a variant of Elliott... [more]
Elysha f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Elisha.
Elysian m & f English (American, Modern, Rare)
From the English word Elysian meaning "of Elysium; blissful". Also compare Elysia.
Elysium f & m English (American, Modern, Rare)
From the mythological place name Elysium; also see Elysia.
Elyssa f English
Most likely a variant of Elissa 2.
Elytte m English
Variant of Elliot.
Elza m English (American), Hebrew
Possibly a variant or short form of Eliezer used in the Southern United States.
Elza'bad m Biblical
Variant transcription of Elzabad.... [more]
Elzabad m Biblical
The name is comprised of two parts. The first, אל ('el), is a form of אלהים ('elohim), meaning "God". The second, זבד (zabad), means "to give". Together, the two parts are said to mean "God has given".... [more]
Elzabath m Biblical (Hellenized)
Variant transcription of Elzabad, as used in 1 Chronicles 26:7.... [more]
Elzada f English (American, Rare)
Meaning uncertain. This was borne by American botanist Elzada Clover (1897-1980).
Elzavad m Biblical
Variant transcription of Elzabad.... [more]
Elzebad m Biblical
Variant transcription of Elzabad, as used in 1 Chronicles 12:12.... [more]
Elzie f & m English
A diminutive of Elizabeth or Eliezer or any name starting with 'El'.
Emali f English
Variant of Emily.
Emaline f English
Variant of Emmaline.
Emalye f English
Variant of Emily.
Emary f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Emery.
Embe m & f English (American, Anglicized, Rare)
It's the Swahili word for mango, but the alternative spelling for it is, "Umbe", which means around, about, or after. I prefer the after idea, so maybe it could be a name for a second child.
Emberlee f English
Variant of Emberly.
Emberlin f English (Modern, Rare)
Either a variant of Emberlynn, or a transferred use of the surname (see Emberlin).
Emberlynn f English (Modern)
Elaboration of Ember using the popular name suffix lyn, possibly influenced by names such as Emberly and Amberlynn.
Embeth f English (Rare)
Contraction of Emily and Elizabeth. Embeth Davidtz (1965-) is a South African actress.
Embrey f & m English (Modern)
Variant of Embry.
Embrial f English
Possibly a variant of Ambriel or Umbriel.
Embry m & f Literature, English (Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Embry. It was used by Stephenie Meyer for a character in her 'Twilight' series of books.
Emeli f English (Modern), Swedish, Norwegian (Rare), Danish (Rare)
Variant of Emily. A notable bearer is Scottish singer Emeli Sandé.
Emeney f English (Archaic), Medieval English
Medieval and early English variant of the medieval feminine given name Ismenia, of obscure origins (though some Celtic roots have been suggested, including the Common Celtic *moyni- "treasure" - which became muin in Old Welsh, and mwyn "worth, value" in Middle Welsh).
Emeral f & m English (American, Rare)
Likely a variant of Emeril, influenced in recent years (for girls) by Emerald.
Emeri f English
Variant of Emery.
Emeril m English (American, Rare)
Notable bearer is celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse.
Emerin m French, English
A variant spelling of Emeran and Emeryn.
Emerine f France, French (Belgian), English (American), French (Quebec), English (British, Rare)
Emerine is a feminine form of names Emery, Emeric, and Emeran, which are the English and French, Germanic, and Bavarian masculine forms, respectively.... [more]
Emerley f English (Modern)
Combination of Emer and Lee. Similar to Emerlyn, Emerald and Emery. Variant of Emerlie.
Emerly f English (Modern)
Variant of Emerley.
Emerlyn f English (Modern)
A combination of Emerson and the popular name suffix Lyn
Emersen f & m English
A variant of Emerson. More often used in feminine meanings. Meaning son of Emery in the original spelling. The surname of English poet Ralph Waldo Emerson popularized this name after his career began to grow exponentially.
Emersynn f English
Variant of Emerson, influenced by Emmersyn
Emerye f & m English
Variant of Emery.
Emeryn f English
Variant of Emerine.
Emeryn m Welsh, English
In Welsh, "-yn" is the masculine suffix to create singular nouns and is used in creating the diminutive for masculine names.  Therefore,... [more]
Emerys f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Emrys. Emerys was given to 5 girls in 2018 according to the Social Security Administration.
Emet m & f Ancient Hebrew, English
Means "truth" in Hebrew.
Emetherius m English
English form of Emeterius.
Emiah f English (African, Rare)
The name Emiah originated in Hebrew. Emiah means "Gift of God."
Emila f English, Polish
Feminine form of Emil.
Emiley f Brazilian (Rare), English
Elaborated form of Emily or just a variant for Emily.
Emiliah f English
Variant of Emilia.
Emilianne f English (Rare)
Likely a variant of Emiliana by way of French Emiliane.