Classic Baby Girl Names Starting with E

Classic E names for girls

There seems to be an eternal appeal to classic girl names that start with the letter E. If you're expecting a baby girl and looking for an E-name that feels traditional and timeless, this list is for you.

  1. Emma. A beloved girl name with literary overtones.
  2. Evelyn. A beautiful, can't-go-wrong choice.
  3. Elizabeth. A nickname-rich classic that never seems to grow old.
  4. Eleanor. An elegant classic that feels at home on almost any list.
  5. Ella. A culture-spanning name that feels current and classic at the same time.
  6. Emily. Always a solid, sensible pick for a daughter.
  7. Ellie. Always a lovely choice for a girl, whether used independently or as a short form.
  8. Elena. A trend-resistant, classic name that crosses linguistic borders with ease.
  9. Eva. Short, strong and feminine, Eva looks like a winner to us!
  10. Esther. A biblical classic that occasionally takes a dip in popularity but always finds its way back to the charts.
  11. Elise. Elegant and restrained—what's not to love?
  12. Elaine. A name from Arthurian legend, Elaine could never be called anything but a classic, even if it isn't hugely popular at the moment.
  13. Eve. Eve packs biblical bona fides and frills-free femininity into one little syllable.
  14. Edith. Worn by everyone from royals and first ladies to saints and award-winning authors, this versatile name has history to spare.
  15. Eileen. A quiet, understated classic of Irish origin.
  16. Ellen. If you're after a traditional name that's instantly familiar but rarely heard on today's playgrounds, here's a neglected classic waiting for some for some daring new parents to propel it back to cool status.