A biblical name which comes from the Hebrew meaning ‘pleasure’.
Edwina
The female form of ‘Edwin’.
Eileen
This name is believed to have evolved from ‘Helen’. Its use was not common before the twentieth century. An alternative spelling is ‘Aileen’.
Elaine
The French form of ‘Helen’. This name became popular after the nineteenth century.
Eleanor
A popular Jewish name. It is derived from the ‘Alienor’ which is a French form of ‘Helen’. Alternative spellings include ‘Elinor’ and ‘Elianor’.
Elena
The Italian as well as the Spanish form of ‘Helen’.
Eleanora
The Italian form of ‘Eleanor’.
Elizabeth
Comes from the Hebrew word ‘Elisheba’ which means ‘devoted to God’. Aaron’s wife as well as the mother of John the Baptist bore this name. It can also be spelled with an (s) as ‘Elisabeth’. Short forms include ‘Elise’ (French), ‘Elisa’ and ‘Elsa’ (English).
Ellen
A alternate form of ‘Helen’.
Emily
This name originated from the Latin name ‘Aemilius’ meaning diligent. There were a few French saints of this name.
Emma
A popular name in the middle ages. Its origin goes to a German word which means ‘healer’. There were several saints of this name.
Erica
The female form of ‘Eric’.
Esther
A very popular Jewish name. A woman of great significance in the Jewish history bore this name. The name became so popular that its use has spread among many people outside the Jewish community.
Eva
The Latin form of ‘Eve’.
Evangeline
The origin of this name goes to the Latin word ‘evangelium’ which means ‘good’ tidings.
Eve
This name comes from the Hebrew ‘Havva’ who was the first woman created by God.
