Ebenezer
This word appears in the
Bible (1 Samuel 7:12).
It is the name of the
stone that Samuel
elevated to celebrate
victory over the
philistines. It is a
Hebrew word that means
'the stone of help'.
Eden
This Hebrew word means
'delight'. It is found
in the bible (Genesis
2:8). This names is
used by both sexes.
Edgar
St Edgar was the King of
England in the 10th
century AD. This name
comes from an old
English name.
Edmund
A number of famous
saints and priests held
this name. It
originates from an old
English name and it
means 'wealthy custodian
'. The French form is
Edmond.
Edward
This name was a very
popular during the
Middle Ages in Europe.
A number of catholic
martyr, several notable
saints, and a few Kings
borne this name. It
comes from old English
and it means 'successful
leader'.
Eli
This name is found in
the Holy Bible, it is of
the priest who cared for
the prophet Samuel.
It is a Hebrew word
meaning 'height'.
Elijah
This Hebrew word was
common name in the
Middle Ages. The name
of the remarkable
prophet in the Holy
Bible. Variations are
found in French and
other Languages such as
'Elley', 'Elliot', 'Elie'
and 'Elias'.
Emanuel (also written
Emmanuel)
One of the six names
that refer to Christ in
the book of Isaiah
(Isaiah 7:14). It means
'God with us'. It is
also written Immanuel.
Enoch
This name is Hebrew and
the exact meaning is not
known. It is found in
the bible in (Gen. 4:16)
and (Gen. 5:18), and two
biblical characters
borne this name.
Ephraim
This Hebrew name of the
second son of Joseph.
It is found in the Holy
bible in (Gen. 41:52).
Eric
A northern Scandinavian
name of the King of
Sweden St Eric who ruled
in the 12th century AD.
It means 'Strong
Leader'.
Ethan
This Hebrew name is
found in the bible of
two minor biblical
characters. It means
'Loyal '.
Eugene
Four popes and more than
ten saints borne this
old French name. It
means 'of noble family'.
Eustance
This name is derived
from Greek where it
means 'flourishing'. It
was borne by a number of
saints in the Middle
Ages.
Ezekiel
In Babylon, three
prophets of this name
were among the captive
Israelites. This Hebrew
name means "God make me
stronger'.