Neutral names starting with E

An alphabetical list of neutral names starting with E, continued from the names page, which see for more information. These are neutral-gender names, otherwise known as unisex names. They are equally appropriate for girls, boys, and people of any gender. Nonbinary people don't have to have neutral names, and many notable nonbinary people have names that are usually either masculine or feminine. Neutral names can help make it safer for people to explore their gender expressions. In English-speaking countries, some of the most familiar gender-neutral names starting with E are Emory and Ezra. However, there are many more unisex names from around the world that start with E, more than 90 of them, as listed below. Previous page: neutral names starting with D. Next page: neutral names starting with F.
== The list ==
Ea. Irish. Meaning "Fire."https://www.babynames.com/name/Ea Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: elements, fire, power
Earth. Puritan. Perhaps refers to Psalm 24:1, "The earth is the Lord’s, and all it contains, the world, and those who dwell in it."https://www.behindthename.com/name/earth/submitted Archived on 17 July 2023
Easter. English. From the name of the holiday Easter.http://www.20000-names.com/androgynous_names_unisex_names_02.htm Archived on 17 July 2023
Easton. English. From the surname, from the place name, meaning "East town."https://www.babynames.com/name/easton Archived on 17 July 2023
Ebrar. Turkish. From the Arabic masculine name Abrar (أبرار), meaning "Virtuous."https://www.behindthename.com/name/ebrar Archived on 17 July 2023https://www.behindthename.com/name/abrar Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: two syllables, virtue
Echo. Greek. Meaning "Reverberating sound," from the name of a Greek nymph. More often feminine.https://www.babynames.com/name/Echo Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: arts, music, mythology, two syllables
Ecne. Old Irish. Meaning "Wisdom". Name originated from Celtic god of wisdom. Keywords: mythology, rare, unusual 
Ed. English and Dutch. Short form of many names containing Ed, including masculine names Edgar (English, French, Portuguese, and German, meaning "wealth" and "spear") and Edward (English and Polish, "rich guard"), and feminine names such as Edwina (English, meaning "rich friend"). More often masculine.https://www.behindthename.com/name/ed Archived on 17 July 2023https://www.behindthename.com/name/edward Archived on 17 July 2023https://www.behindthename.com/name/edgar Archived on 17 July 2023https://www.behindthename.com/name/edwina Archived on 17 July 2023 Variants: Eddi, Eddie, Eddy. Keywords: masculine inclined, one syllable, two syllables. Notable people with this name include English comedian Eddie Izzard (b. 1962), who goes by "he" or "she," depending on presentation.
Edel. German. Meaning "Noble."https://www.babynames.com/name/edel Archived on 17 July 2023
Eden (עֵדֶן). Hebrew. Meaning "delight" or "place of pleasure." A place in the book of Genesis. Keywords: Biblical, places, two syllables
Eder 1. עֵדֶר. Hebrew. Meaning "Herd, flock." A Biblical name. Unisex. 2. Basque. Meaning "Gorgeous." Also unisex. Keywords: animals, beauty, Biblical, two syllables
Edge. English, modern. Meaning "Border, end of a surface."https://www.babynames.com/name/edge Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: liminal spaces, modern, one syllable
Eef. Dutch. Short form of names starting with Ev.https://www.behindthename.com/name/eef Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: one syllable
Efa, Efah, or Eifa (עֵיפָה). Hebrew. Meaning "Darkness" or "gloomy." Keywords: inauspicious, two syllables
Efe. Western African, Urhobo. Short form of names starting with Efe (meaning "wealth").https://www.behindthename.com/name/efe-2 Archived on 17 July 2023
Efemena. Western African, Urhobo. Meaning "Here is my wealth."https://www.behindthename.com/name/efemena Archived on 17 July 2023
Egypt. English, modern. From the Greek name of the country in Africa.https://www.babynames.com/name/egypt Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: antiquity, places, two syllables
Ehsan (احسان). Persian. Meaning "Compassion." Keywords: personality, two syllables, virtue
Eike. German. Short form of names starting with Ag (meaning "edge").https://www.behindthename.com/name/eike Archived on 17 July 2023
Eilian, or Elian. Welsh. Meaning "Second, a moment in time." A saint name. Keywords: Christian, saints, time
Eire. Irish. Meaning "Ireland."https://www.babynames.com/name/eire Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: places
Eirian. Welsh. Meaning "Bright, beautiful."https://www.behindthename.com/name/eirian Archived on 17 July 2023
Eisa. Arabic. An Arabic form of the name Jesus, meaning "God is salvation."https://www.babynames.com/name/eisa Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: Christian, religious, two syllables
Eiv. Gender neutral form of the hebrew name Eve, meaning "life" or "to breathe".
Eivor. Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Danish, Sami. Pronounced AY-vorr. From the Old Norse name Eyvǫr, which was derived from the elements ey "good fortune" or "island" and vǫr "vigilant, cautious".https://www.behindthename.com/name/eivor While mainly used as a female name, in the 2020 video game Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, the protagonist's name remains Eivor regardless of what gender the player selects for them, thus it can be considered at least somewhat neutral. "Eivor" is also the name of an IKEA rug product. Variants: Eivør.
Ejiro. Western African, Urhobo. Short form of names starting with Ejiro (meaning "praise").https://www.behindthename.com/name/ejiro Archived on 17 July 2023
Ejiroghene. Western African, Urhobo. Meaning "Praise God."https://www.behindthename.com/name/ejiroghene Archived on 17 July 2023
Eka (एक ). Indonesian. Meaning "One, first."https://www.behindthename.com/name/eka-1 Archived on 17 July 2023 Variant: Eko. Keywords: two syllables
Ekene. African, Igbo. Meaning "Praise." 
Ekenedilichukwu. African, Igbo. Meaning "All praise to God."
Ekin. Turkish. Meaning "Harvest, culture."https://www.behindthename.com/name/eki50n Archived on 17 July 2023
Eko. Indonesian and Javanese. Meaning "One, first."https://www.behindthename.com/name/eko Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: two syllables
Ekundayo. African, Yoruba. Meaning "Sorrow becomes joy." Keywords: emotions, joy
Elam. Arabic. From the place name in what is now the country of Iran, meaning "Highland."https://www.babynames.com/name/elam Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: places, two syllables
Elan. Hebrew. Meaning "Tree."https://www.babynames.com/name/elan Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: nature, plants, two syllables
Eleuia. Native American, Nahuatl. Meaning "Wish."
Eli. Short form of many names starting with Eli. Keywords: two syllables. Genderqueer writer and activist Eli Clare bears this name.
Elian. Dutch. Pet form of names starting with Eli.https://www.behindthename.com/name/elian Archived on 17 July 2023
Elicot, Elisot, or Elisotae. English. During the 1300s in England, these were neutral names. They were pet forms of the masculine name Elias.Charles W. Bardsley. Curiosities of Puritan Nomenclature. New York: R. Worthington, 1880. https://www.google.com/books/edition/Curiosities_of_Puritan_Nomenclature Page 28-29. Elias comes from Elijah.https://www.behindthename.com/name/elias Archived on 17 July 2023 Elijah, originally 'Eliyyahu (אֱלִיָּהוּ), is a masculine Biblical Hebrew name, meaning "My God is Yahweh."https://www.behindthename.com/name/elijah Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: Christian, four syllables, medieval, three syllables.
Elie. French. Short form of many names starting with El (such as the feminine name Eleanor) or Eli (such as the masculine name Elijah).https://www.babynames.com/name/elie Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: two syllables
Elim. Old Irish. Meaning "Great". Variants: Elin or Aelim. Keywords: Irish mythology, rare, unusual 
Elisha. Hebrew. Meaning "God is my salvation."https://www.babynames.com/name/elisha Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: three syllables
Eliya. Hebrew. Meaning "God is my Lord."https://www.babynames.com/name/eliya Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: three syllables
Ella. English. Feminine pet form of the English feminine name Eleanor (meaning "foreign"), or masculine Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon name Ælla (meaning "all, universal"). Keywords: two syllables
Ellery. English. Variant of neutral name Hillary, meaning "Joyful." Keywords: emotions, joy, three syllables
Ellington. English. From the surname, from the place name, meaning "Elf town" or "Old town."https://www.behindthename.com/name/ellington Archived on 17 July 2023https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/ellington Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: magic, mythology, places, three syllables
Elliot. English. From the given name Elijah, from the Biblical Hebrew given name 'Eliyyahu (אֱלִיָּהוּ), meaning "My God is Yahweh."https://www.babynames.com/name/elliot Archived on 17 July 2023https://www.behindthename.com/name/elijah Archived on 17 July 2023 Variants: Eliot, Elliott. Keywords: Christian, religious, three syllables. Notable people with this name include the English musician Eliot Sumner (b. 1990), who when asked about their gender, replied that they simply identify as a musician. Elliot Page, a famous nonbinary actor, also uses this name.
Ellis, Elis. English, Welsh. Ellis is from the English surname and is the given name Elijah, from the Biblical Hebrew given name 'Eliyyahu (אֱלִיָּהוּ), meaning "My God is Yahweh." Ellis also means benevolent.Elis accessed 17 Jul 2024.https://nameberry.com/b/boy-baby-name-ellis The variants Ellis or Elis were names of some Christian saints, and so were popular names in the Middle Ages.https://www.behindthename.com/name/ellis-1 Archived on 17 July 2023https://www.behindthename.com/name/elijah Archived on 17 July 2023 Ellis is masculine-leaning, and Welsh variant Elis is more neutral. Keywords: English, Welsh, ancient, Christian, religious, two syllables.
Sometimes also may reference a deity/sigil used in chaos magic(k)
Elon. Hebrew. Meaning "Oak tree."https://www.babynames.com/name/elon Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: two syllables
Elvan. Turkish. Meaning "Colours."https://www.behindthename.com/name/elvan Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: two syllables
Elwyn. English. From the surname, meaning "Elf friend."https://www.babynames.com/name/elwyn Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: elves, magic, mythology, two syllables
Elya. Slavic. Meaning "The Lord is my God."https://www.babynames.com/name/elya Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: religious, two syllables
Ember. English. Meaning "Spark, a low-burning fire."https://www.babynames.com/name/ember Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: elements, fire, two syllables
Embry. English. From the surname, meaning "Work rule."https://www.babynames.com/name/embry Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: occupation, two syllables
Emem. Western African, Ibibio. Meaning "Peace."https://www.behindthename.com/name/emem Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: peace, two syllables
Emerson. English. From the surname, meaning "Son of Emery;" the English gender-neutral given name Emery came via the Normans from the German masculine name Emmerich, possibly meaning "Universal ruler," "Work ruler," or "Home ruler."https://www.behindthename.com/name/emerson Archived on 17 July 2023https://www.behindthename.com/name/emery Archived on 17 July 2023https://www.behindthename.com/name/emmerich Archived on 17 July 2023 Variant: Emmerson. Keywords: royalty, three syllables
Emery. English. From the German masculine name Emmerich, possibly meaning "Universal ruler," "Work ruler," or "Home ruler."https://www.behindthename.com/name/emery Archived on 17 July 2023https://www.behindthename.com/name/emmerich Archived on 17 July 2023 Variant: Emory.https://www.behindthename.com/name/emory Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: royalty, three syllables
Emlen. Latin. Meaning "Charming."https://www.babynames.com/name/emlen Archived on 17 July 2023
Emlyn. Welsh. Neutral form of German name Emmeline, meaning "Work." 
Emsley. English. From the surname, from the place name, meaning "The elm wood."https://www.babynames.com/name/emsley Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: nature, places, plants
Emrys. English/Scottish. Meaning "immortal".
Enfys. Welsh. Meaning "Rainbow." Keywords: arts, colours, joy, nature, sky
Eniola. African, Yoruba. Meaning "Wealthy." Keywords: luck, prosperity
Enitan. Western African, Yoruba. Meaning "Person with a story."https://www.behindthename.com/name/enitan Archived on 17 July 2023
Enjolras. Spanish. From the surname, meaning "To terrify." Popularized by the character in Les Miserables.https://www.babynames.com/name/enjolras Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: emotions, inauspicious, literary, three syllables, warrior
Ennis. Irish. From the place name, meaning "Island." Variant: Innis. Keywords: places, two syllables
Enu. African, Akan. Meaning "Fifth born." Keywords: family, numbers, two syllables
Ephah or Eyphah (עֵיפָה). Hebrew. Meaning "Darkness" or "gloomy." The Bible uses this name for figures including a son of Midian and a concubine of Caleb. Keywords: Biblical, inauspicious, two syllables
Eridian. Greek. Meaning "Of Eris, the goddess of chaos."https://www.babynames.com/name/eridian Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: four syllables, mythology
Erlea. Basque. Meaning "Bee." Keywords: animals, insects, nature
Erling. Scandinavian. Meaning "Descendant of the jarl." Jarl is an Old Norse word for an earl.https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/erling Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: two syllables
Errigal. Irish. From the name of a mountain in Ireland.https://www.babynames.com/name/errigal Archived on 17 July 2023 Places: mountains, nature, places
Erryn. English, modern. A modern spelling variant of the names Aaron (masculine, Biblical Hebrew, possibly meaning "Exalted") and Erin (feminine, Irish, meaning "Ireland"), all three of which are pronounced the same.https://www.babynames.com/name/erryn Archived on 17 July 2023https://www.behindthename.com/name/erin Archived on 17 July 2023https://www.behindthename.com/name/aaron Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: modern, neutral inclined, two syllables
Esadowa. Native American, Wichita tribe. Meaning "Many wolves."https://www.babynames.com/name/esadowa Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: animals, nature, numbers, wolves
Esarosa. Native American, Comanche tribe. Meaning "White wolf."https://www.babynames.com/name/esarosa Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: animals, colours, nature, wolves
Esen. Turkish. Meaning "The wind."https://www.behindthename.com/name/esen Archived on 17 July 2023
Eseoghene. Western African, Urhobo. Meaning "God's gift."https://www.behindthename.com/name/eseoghene Archived on 17 July 2023
Eser. Turkish. Meaning "Achievement." Keywords: luck, power
Esmé. French. From Old French, meaning "Esteemed, loved." Originally a masculine name, now more popular as a feminine name.https://www.behindthename.com/name/esme10 Archived on 17 July 2023 Variant: Esme (British English).https://www.behindthename.com/name/esme Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: affection, family, two syllables
Essa. 1. English. Pet form of Persian Esther. Meaning "Star." Feminine. 2. Arabic. Variant of Isa. Meaning "God is salvation." Masculine. Keywords: religious, sky, stars, two syllables
Essery. English. From the surname, meaning "Cart maker."https://www.babynames.com/name/essery Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: occupation, three syllables, vehicles
Eston. English. From the place name, meaning "East town."https://www.babynames.com/name/eston Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: places, two syllables
Etalpalli. Nahuatl. Meaning "Wing."
Ethelred. English. Meaning "Noble counsel." Variants: Æthelred.https://www.babynames.com/name/ethelred Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: royalty, three syllables
Etienne (pronounced ey-TYEN). French. From the name Stephen, meaning "Crown." In French-speaking areas, this is a masculine name, but in English-speaking areas, it's beginning to be used for girls as well.https://www.scarymommy.com/baby-names/unisex-baby-names/etienne/ Archived on 17 July 2023 In the USA, 93% of people with this name are boys.https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/E/ET/ETIENNE/index.html Keywords: masculine inclined, royalty, two syllables
Eun-Jung or Eun-Jeong (은정). Korean. https://www.behindthename.com/name/eun01jung Archived on 17 July 2023https://www.behindthename.com/name/eun01jeong Archived on 17 July 2023
Eurus. Greek. Meaning "The east wind." Traditionally masculine, coming to be used for girls as well.https://www.babynames.com/name/eurus Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: air, elements, nature, two syllables
Ev. Various. Short for many names starting with "ev."
Evan. Welsh. Meaning "God is good."https://www.babynames.com/name/evan Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: two syllables, religious. Notable people with this name include genderfluid American musician and activist Evan Greer.
Evans. English. From the surname, meaning "Son of Evan," Evan meaning "God is good."https://www.babynames.com/name/evans Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: two syllables
Evelyn. English and German. From the English surname Evelyn, from the Norman French given name. Meaning "Little Eve." In the 17th century, a masculine name; now more commonly a feminine name.https://www.behindthename.com/name/evelyn Archived on 17 July 2023
Ever. English, modern. Meaning "Always."https://www.babynames.com/name/ever Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: modern, time, two syllables
Everest. English. From the English surname Everest, from the French name Devereaux, from the Celtic name Eburovices, from the place name "The Ebura River." Westerners named Mount Everest after the Welsh geographer George Everest.https://www.babynames.com/name/everest Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: earth, mountains, nature, places, rivers, water
Everix. English. From the English surname Everix, which like the English surname Everest came from the French name Devereaux, from the Celtic name Eburovices, from the place name "The Ebura River."https://www.babynames.com/name/everix Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: nature, places, rivers, water
Everly. English. Meaning "From the boar meadow." Variants: Everlee, Everleigh, and Everley.https://www.babynames.com/name/everly Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: animals, nature, places, three syllables
Evert. English. From the surname, meaning "Wild boar herd."https://www.babynames.com/name/evert Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: animals, nature, two syllables
Evren. Turkish. Meaning "Cosmos, the universe." Evren is the name of a dragon in Turkic mythology.https://www.behindthename.com/name/evren Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: mythology, two syllables
Evrim. Turkish. Meaning "Evolution."https://themeaningofthename.com/evrim/
Exodus. Greek. Meaning "Exit of a large group of people," and the name of a book of the Bible.https://www.babynames.com/name/exodus Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: Biblical, three syllables
Ezhil (எழில்). Tamil. Meaning "Beauty."https://www.behindthename.com/name/ezhil Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: appearance, beauty
Ezra. Hebrew. Meaning "Help."https://www.babynames.com/name/ezra Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: two syllables. Notable people with this name include American musician Ezra Furman (b. 1986), who goes by he/she,Twitter bio, accessed May 11 2020 Archived on 17 July 2023 and American actor Ezra Miller (b. 1992) who goes by they/them.
Eztli. Nahuatl. Meaning "Blood."
== See also ==
* Names
==References==
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