EdnalvafPortuguese (Brazilian) The origin of Ednalva is uncertain, but it is believed that it comes from a union of two other names; Edna, from Hebrew and meaning “pleasure” and Dalva, a variation of Alba 2, feminine of Albus, which comes from Latin meaning “bright, white”.
EdnarmGeorgian (Rare) Means "strong name", derived from Turkic ad meaning "name" combined with Turkic nar (ultimately from Arabic) meaning "strong, brave" as well as "fire, light".
Edoghoghom & fAfrican, Isoko, Edo This name which means "Day of Joy," originates from the Isoko and Edo ethnolinguistic groups of Southern Nigeria which is located on the West Coast of Africa. Broken down, it means: "Ede - Day" and "Oghogho - joy" (Which is also very common as a name in both these cultures) When combined however, it morphs into the spelling: "Edoghogho" meaning "Day of Joy" or "The Day of Joy." Phonetically, it can be pronounced "Ed-o-ghor-ghor" with the "r" silent.
EdonusmGreek Mythology In Greek mythology, Edonus was the ancestor of the Edonians in Thrace and Thracian Macedonia. He was the son of Ares (god of war) and Calliope (muse of epic poetry).
EdormSwedish, Norwegian (Archaic) Meaning unknown. Perhaps derived from the Norse name element þórr "thunder". The name has been used since the mid-19th century.
EdrahilmLiterature Edrahil was an Elf of Nargothrond. While Celegorm and Curufin were able to persuade others to stay behind when it became known that Finrod intended to accompany Beren on his quest for the Silmaril in payment for a debt, Edrahil was one of a group of Elven warriors to remain loyal to him and accompanied him on his quest... [more]
Edralinm & fFilipino Transferred use of the surname Edralin. This name is likely given to honor Ferdinand Edralin Marcos, a Filipino politician, lawyer, and kleptocrat.
EdsiliafDutch (Rare) This name is best known for being the name of the Dutch singer Edsilia Rombley (b. 1978), who is of Dutch Antillean descent. In her case, the name is probably a combination of a name starting with Ed- (such as Edwina) with a variant spelling of a name like Cecilia (such as Sesilia).
EdunamGeorgian (Rare) Diminutive of Eduard and its short forms Edo and Edu, as it contains the Georgian diminutive suffix -უნა (-una).
EdunxefMedieval Basque (Archaic) Ancient Basque female name recorded on a Roman era tombstone (centuries I - III) in the Occitanian commune of Sent-Gaudenç.
EdusafRoman Mythology A goddess who enables the taking of nourishment. The variations of her name may indicate that while her functional focus was narrow, her name had not stabilized; she was mainly a divine force to be invoked ad hoc for a specific purpose... [more]
EdwaldmEnglish Contemporary English form of Eadwald. Like many native Anglo-Saxon names, this name fell out of use after the Norman conquest of England.
EdwildafEnglish (American, Rare) Technically, it is possible that this given name is derived from Eadwild, which is a corruption or misspelling of the Anglo-Saxon name Eadhild, but this is very unlikely, seeing as Eadwild has only been encountered once in that particular capacity so far... [more]
EdwymMedieval English Modern form of Eadwig. It now normally appears only in scholarly works referring to the short-lived Edwy, King of the English (941-959, reigned 955-959).
Eelkem & fWest Frisian West Frisian diminutive form of Ele via Eele in the case of male bearers, and feminine form of Ele in the case of female bearers.
EfannefDutch (Rare) Meaning uncertain. This name might possibly be a variant spelling of Evanne, which is possibly a Dutch short form of Evangelina. Alternatively, it might be a short form of Stefanne (also found spelled as Stevanne), a Dutch variant of Stephanie.... [more]
EfeifChinese From the Chinese 蛾 (é) meaning "moth" and 菲 (fēi) meaning "fragrant, luxuriant".
EffendimIndonesian, Malay From a title of nobility meaning "sir, lord, master", used as an honorific in some former Ottoman states. It is ultimately derived from Ancient Greek αὐθέντης (authéntēs) meaning "perpetrator, doer, master".
EflammmBreton Probably derived from Breton flamm meaning "bright, brilliant, agleam, splendid". This was the name of a Breton saint who, through spiritual means, drove a dragon out of Brittany after King Arthur failed to do so through military means... [more]
EfnisienmWelsh Mythology From the welsh efnys, meaning "hostile, enemy". This name was borne by the son of Llyr's wife Penarddun by Euroswydd, who eventually causes the fall of Ireland when his half-sister Branwen is married off to the Irish king Matholwch without his permission.
EfrogmWelsh Mythology Welsh form of Ebraucus. He was a legendary king of the Britons, as recounted by Geoffrey of Monmouth. He was the son of King Mempricius before he abandoned the family.
Efrosiinaf & mFinnish (Rare) Finnish variant of Eufrosyne. Extremely rare: the name was given to a few children during the 1920s and 30s, no usage after that.