Baby Girl Names That Start With E

When you’ve got monikers that start with the most common letter in the English language (that’s right—E-words make up about 13 percent of words in the dictionary, topping T, O, I and even A!), you just know the variety is going to be awesome.

Want in on The Bump’s most “favorited” female E-names? Take a look at Ella, Elena and other popular picks below!

Feeling experimental? You can never go wrong with a unique girl name that starts with E. Peep our exclusive picks below, plucked from Greek mythology (Euridice), iconic musicals (Elphaba) and the prettiest gemstones (Euclase).

Let’s face it—you can’t get any more sweet-sounding than Effie, Essie or Elvie.

But what really tops the charts in terms of baby-name charm is Enola, a name you’ll recognize from the Enola Holmes series. What can we say? It’s the perfect vowel symphony, blending ‘ees,’ ‘ohs’ and ‘ahs’ to bring you a sound that’s both striking and timeless.

Curious to see what other E names for girls put the “excel” in “excellent?” Keep scrolling!

Typical boy names (with a twist!) sound super cool for baby girls—especially when they start with E. Go gritty with Eliot, Emmet, Ennis and other edgy girl names with E at the beginning.

Long names starting with this E often carry a multisyllabic rhythm that feels both sophisticated and timeless. Better yet, many of these longer choices offer the best of both worlds: a formal, high-status title for professional life and a treasure trove of short, spunky nicknames. From Esmerelda to Ellington, here are a few choices you’ll definitely want to play around with.