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2,649Dove is an English feminine given name derived directly from the English word for the variety of bird (Columbidae), which is widely regarded as a symbol of peace. The name belongs to the category of ornithonyms, or names...
Drea is a short form of the feminine name Andrea, which itself derives from the masculine Andrew. As a diminutive, Drea follows a common pattern in English of shortening longer names while adding an affectionate or famil...
Dream is a rare English feminine given name taken directly from the English word dream, referring to the imaginary events seen in the mind while sleeping, or to a hope or wish. It is part of a broader cultural trend in t...
Dreda is a short form of the name Etheldreda, which itself is a Middle English descendant of the Old English name Æðelþryð. The Anglo-Saxon name Æðelþryð is composed of the elements æðele meaning "noble" and þryþ meaning...
Drina is a feminine diminutive of Adriana or Alexandrina. It is an English name that likely emerged as a nickname or short form of these longer names, which themselves have rich histories: Adriana is the feminine form of...
Duana is a feminine given name of English origin, representing a Latinized or feminized form of Duane. Duane itself is an Anglicized Irish surname derived from the Gaelic Ó Dubháin, meaning "descendant of Dubhán." Dubhán...
Dulcibella is a feminine given name of English origin. It is a Latinized form derived from the Latin elements dulcis "sweet" and bella "beautiful," ultimately carrying the meaning “sweet and beautiful.”HistoryThe name ap...
Dulcie is an English feminine given name derived from the Latin dulcis, meaning "sweet". It was a recreation in the 19th century of older forms such as Dowse, Duce, and Douce, which had been in use in England since the M...
Dyan is a variant of Diane, a name commonly used in English-speaking countries. As a feminine given name, Dyan follows the phonetic spelling pattern that emerged in the mid-20th century, where traditional names were resp...
Earleen is a feminine given name that emerged as a variant of Earlene and Earline, ultimately derived from Earl, the English aristocratic title. The title itself comes from Old English eorl, meaning "nobleman" or "warrio...
Earlene is a feminine given name, primarily used in English-speaking countries, that serves as the feminine equivalent of the aristocratic title and masculine name Earl. Both Earl and Earlene ultimately derive from the O...
Earline is a feminine given name derived from the masculine name Earl. It originated in the 19th century as a feminization of the aristocratic title Earl, which itself comes from Old English eorl, meaning "nobleman" or "...
Earnestine is a variant form of Ernestine, the feminine counterpart of Ernest. The name derives from the Old High German element ernust, meaning "serious" or "earnest". While the root name Ernest emerged in English usage...
Eartha is a feminine given name in English, combining the English word earth with the common feminine suffix -a. The name was used in honour of African-American philanthropist Eartha M. M. White (1876-1974), and its most...
EtymologyEaster is a rare English feminine name derived directly from the name of the Christian festival that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus. The festival's English name, 'Easter', is believed to have originated fr...
Ebba is an English name of uncertain origin, derived from the Old English name Æbbe. The meaning of Æbbe is unclear, though it may have been a contracted form of a longer name. The name is most famously associated with t...
Eden (Hebrew: עֵדֶן, ʿĒḏen) is a unisex given name derived from the biblical Garden of Eden, a place described in the Book of Genesis. The name's etymology is debated: it likely comes from Hebrew ʿēḏen meaning "pleasure,...
Edie is a feminine given name, most commonly used as a diminutive of Edith. As a standalone name, it gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. Edie can also function as a surname,...
Edith is a feminine given name derived from the Old English name Eadgyð, composed of the elements ead ("wealth, fortune") and guð ("battle"). It is in common usage in English, German, Danish, Dutch, Norwegian, and Swedis...
Editha is a Latinate form of Edith, derived from the Old English name Eadgyð, which combines the elements ead "wealth, fortune" and guð "battle". The name Edith was common among Anglo-Saxon royalty, borne by Saint Eadgye...
Edna is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "pleasure, delight". It is derived from the Hebrew root ʿaḏan meaning "to delight" and is etymologically related to the name Eden. Religious and Historical Context...
Edweena is a feminine given name, a variant of Edwina. Edwina itself is the feminine form of Edwin, which derives from the Old English elements ead "wealth, fortune" and wine "friend", thus meaning "rich friend". The nam...
Edwena is a rare feminine given name that originated as a variant of Edwina, the feminine form of Edwin. The name Edwin itself derives from the Old English elements ead ("wealth, fortune") and wine ("friend"), thus meani...
Edwina is a feminine given name, serving as the female form of Edwin. The name Edwin itself originates from Old English elements: ead meaning "wealth, fortune" and wine meaning "friend," thus carrying the sense of "rich...
Edwyna is a rare English feminine given name, considered a modern variant of Edwina. Like the more common Edwina, it developed as the feminine counterpart of the Old English masculine name Edwin, meaning "rich friend" —...
Edytha is an elaborate spelling variant of the name Edith, mostly used in English-speaking regions. It represents a relatively modern embellishment of the traditional name, adding a distinctive flourish to its older cogn...
Edythe is a variant of the name Edith, primarily used in English-speaking countries. The name Edith itself is derived from the Old English name Eadgyð, which combines the elements ead (meaning "wealth, fortune") and guð...
Effie is a feminine given name commonly used in English and Scottish contexts. It is primarily a diminutive of Euphemia, and in Scotland it has also been used as an Anglicized form of Oighrig. Etymology The root name Eup...
Eglantine is a feminine given name derived from the English word for the flower also known as sweetbrier. The flower's name comes via Old French from Vulgar Latin aquilentum, meaning "prickly," referring to the thorny st...
EtymologyEgypt is an English feminine given name drawn directly from the North African country of Egypt. The country name itself derives via Latin from Greek Αἴγυπτος (Aigyptos). The Greek name in turn traces back to Egy...
Eileen is an Irish feminine given name that has become popular in the English-speaking world. It is an Anglicized form of Eibhlín, which is itself derived from the Norman French name Aveline. Through the Germanic root Av...
Eireen is an English variant of the name Irene, ultimately derived from the Greek goddess Eirene, who personified peace. The Greek word εἰρήνη (eirene) means "peace."In Greek mythology, Eirene was one of the Horai, the g...
Elaina is a variant of Elaine, an English name that developed from an Old French form of Helen. Helen itself derives from the Greek name Helene, meaning "torch" or "shining light," a fitting etymology for a name beloved...
EtymologyElaine is a feminine given name originating from an Old French form of Helen, which itself derives from the Greek name Helenē, possibly meaning 'torch' or 'light'. Some scholars have also proposed a Welsh etymol...
EtymologyElea is a feminine given name most commonly used as a short form of Eleanor, which itself originates from the Old French form of the Occitan name Alienòr. The meaning of Eleanor is often tied to the phrase alia...
Eleanor is a feminine given name that originated from the Old French adaptation of the Old Provençal name Aliénor. The name's most famous early bearer was Eleanor of Aquitaine (12th century), who became queen consort of...
Eleanora is a Latinate form of Eleanor. The name Elevates the classic Eleanor with a romantic, multi-syllabic ending typical of Latin or Italian influences, making it a more elaborate variant alongside Elenora and Eleano...
Eleanore is a variant of the name Eleanor. Eleanor itself derives from the Old French form of the Occitan name Alienòr. One of the earliest and most influential bearers was Eleanor of Aquitaine (12th century), who was qu...
Elena is a popular female given name of Greek origin, used in numerous languages including Bulgarian, Czech, English, Estonian, Finnish, German, Greek, Italian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, and Span...
Elenora is a variant of the classic name Eleanor, primarily used in English-speaking countries. This feminine given name emerged as an elaborated form of Eleanor, adding a flourish with the additional 'a' or 'e' sound, t...
Etymology and OriginsElfleda is a Middle English form of the Old English names Æðelflæd and Ælfflæd. These names became rare after the Norman Conquest, but were briefly revived in the 19th century. Ælfflæd means "elf bea...
Elfreda is a Middle English form of the Old English name Ælfþryð, derived from the elements ælf meaning "elf" and þryþ meaning "strength", hence "elf strength". Common in Anglo-Saxon England, it was born by several notab...
Elfrida is a female given name, the variant of Elfreda. Both names are modern revivals of the Old English name Ælfþryð, which is composed of the elements ælf "elf" and þryþ "strength", giving it the meaning "elf strength...
Elfrieda is a variant of Elfreda, a female given name of English origin. It ultimately derives from the Old English name Ælfþryð (also spelled Ælfthryth), which combines the elements ælf "elf" and þryþ "strength," thus m...
Eliana is a feminine given name used in English, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish speaking countries. It is the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of Éliane, which derives from the Latin name Aeliana, the feminine for...
Elianna is a feminine given name used primarily in English, functioning as a variant of Eliana. Its roots trace back through multiple linguistic layers, offering a rich blend of Hebrew and Latin heritage.EtymologyThe nam...
Etymology and MeaningElicia is an English variant of Alicia, which in turn derives from Alice. The ultimate root is the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning "noble" (see Adelaide), which was shortened to Alice via Old Frenc...
Etymology and OriginElinor is a variant of Eleanor, a name with a rich and storied history. The root name Eleanor derives from the Old French form of the Occitan name Alienòr. Traditionally, its earliest famous bearer wa...
Elisa is a feminine given name used in English, Finnish, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish. Primarily, it is a short form of Elisabeth, the German and Dutch form of Elizabeth, ultimately from the Hebrew name Elish...
Elisabeth is a German and Dutch form of Elizabeth, also used as a variant English spelling reflecting the form found in the Authorized Version of the New Testament. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Elishe...
EtymologyElise is a short form of Elizabeth, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning "my God is an oath." The name came into widespread use across Europe via the Greek Elisabet and Latin Elisabeth. Elis...
Elisha (2) is a variant of Alicia, a feminized form ultimately derived from the Germanic name Adalheidis (see Adelaide). The name Elisha in this context is an English feminine given name, distinct from the masculine bibl...
Elissa 2 is a variant of Elisa. Elisa itself is a short form of Elisabeth, which is the German and Dutch form of Elizabeth, as well as a variant English spelling appearing in the Authorized Version of the New Testament....
Eliza is a female given name that originated as a diminutive of Elizabeth in the 16th century and began to be used independently in the 18th century. The name Elizabeth itself derives from the Greek form Elisabet, which...
EtymologyElizabeth is a feminine given name originating from the Greek form Ἐλισάβετ (Elisabet), which itself derives from the Hebrew name אֱלִישֶׁבַע (ʾElishevaʿ), meaning "my God is an oath." The name is composed of tw...
Ella 1 is a Norman name, originally a short form of Germanic names that contain the element alles meaning "other" (from Proto-Germanic *aljaz). Introduced to England by the Normans, it was in use until the 14th century b...
Ella is a diminutive of Eleanor, Ellen 1 and other names beginning with El. It can also be a short form of names ending in ella.Etymology and OriginsThe name Ella originated as a short form of longer Germanic names like...
Elle is a Diminutive of Eleanor and other names beginning with El. This name can also be given in reference to the French pronoun elle meaning "she".Notable BearersAlready growing in popularity due to Australian model El...
Ellen is a medieval English form of Helen, which itself derives from the Greek name Ἑλένη (Helene). The meaning of Helen is debated; it is often interpreted as “torch” or “corposant” from Greek ἑλένη, or related to σελήν...
Ellena is a surname of English origin, itself a variant of the given name Elena. Elena, in turn, is a form of Helen used across many languages, and the name ultimately derives from the Greek Ἑλένη (Helene), which may mea...