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This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is English or American.
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Elleanna f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Alana, influenced by Elle and Anna.
Elleanor f English
Variant of Eleanor.
Elleigh f English (Rare), English (American, Rare)
Variant of Ellie given to 33 girls in 2017.
Ellena f English
Variant of Elena.
Ellender f American (South)
Appalachian vernacular form of Eleanor.
Ellenor f English, Medieval Irish, Anglo-Norman
Variant of Eleanor. This name was, among others, recorded in late medieval Ireland on women born into English and Anglo-Norman families.
Eller m & f English
A short form of Ellery or Eleanor.
Elleria f English
Elaboration of Ellery.
Ellerly f & m English
Transferred use of the surname Ellerly.
Ellesmere f & m English (British, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Ellesmere.
Ellesse f English (New Zealand, Modern, Rare), English (American, Rare)
From the name of the Italian sportswear brand, which is derived from the initials of its founder, Leonardo Servadio (the letters L and S, in Italian elle esse).
Ellette f English (Modern, Rare)
Either a combination of Elle with the suffix -ette or a transferred use of the surname Ellette.
Elliadria f English (Modern)
Name of former Bad Girl Elliadria Griffin (1988-). Or known as Persuasion! Persuasion is known for being in the show Bad Girls Club (2006-2017)!
Elliann f English
Variant spelling Ellianne.
Ellice f English, Anglo-Norman, Medieval Irish (Anglicized)
Anglicized form of Eilíse and Eilís. This name was recorded in late medieval Ireland on women born into English and Anglo-Norman families... [more]
Ellicia f English (Rare)
Most likely a "Latinized" elaboration of Ellice.
Ellieana f English (Rare)
Variant of Eliana 1. Can also be a combination of Ellie and Ana.
Ellieanna f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Eliana 1, influenced by Ellie and Anna.
Ellieanne f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Eliane, influenced by Ellie and Anne 1.
Elliemae f English (Rare)
Combination of Ellie and Mae.
Elliemay f English
Combination of Ellie and May.
Elliette f English (Rare)
Although this name presumably started out as a borrowing of French Éliette (the spelling being influenced by names such as Ellinor, Ella 1 and, later, Elle), it is now generally understood as a feminine form of Elliott.
Ellin f English (Rare), Medieval English
Late medieval English variant of Ellen 1.
Ellingham m English
Transferred use of the surname Ellingham.
Elliotte f & m English
Variant or feminine form of Elliott. American actress Marla Sokoloff (b. 1980) named her first-born daughter this.
Ellise f English
Variant of Elise.
Ellisia f English (British, Modern, Rare)
Also may be after the flower, Ellisia or a feminization of Ellis.
Ellison m & f English
Transferred use of the surname Ellison.
Elliston m English
Transferred use of the surname Elliston.
Ellix m English
Transferred use of the surname Ellix.
Ellody f English (Rare)
Anglicized form of Élodie.
Elloner f American (South)
American English regional name (Appalachian) influenced by Eleanor.
Ellora f English, French (Modern)
Of uncertain origin and meaning. It might be a variant of Elora or an adoption of the name of the Ellora Caves of India, an ancient network of caverns containing hieroglyphic writings archeologists still have not deciphered the meaning of.
Ellory m & f English (Rare)
Variant of Ellery.
Ellouise f English
Variant of Elouise.
Ellsworth m English
Transferred from the surname Ellsworth.
Ellwyn f & m English
Variant of Elwyn.
Ellyn f English (Rare, Archaic), Medieval English
Fifteenth century variant of 'Helen'. This spelling has been found not infrequently on lists of medieval and Elizabethan names. One register of a period church lists the name four-to-one over more 'conventional' spelling 'Ellen'... [more]
Ellysia f English
Variant of Elysia.
Ellyzabeth f English
Variant of Elizabeth incorporating the diminutive Elly.
Elm m Catalan, English
Catalan form of Elmo, as well as a short form of Elmer. The name may also be taken directly from the English word elm, a type of tree.
Elmerita f English
Meaning unknown. Perhaps a feminine form of Elmer or, although unlikely, a form of Elma
Elmon m English (American)
Of unknown origin and meaning.... [more]
Elmore m English
Transferred use of the surname Elmore.
Elmus m English (American, Rare)
Elmus Wicker, author of "Banking Panics of the Gilded Age", was one famous bearer of this name
Elmyra f English (Rare), Popular Culture
Variant of Elmira 1. Elmyra Duff is a character from the cartoon Tiny Toon Adventures.
Elnor m English
Abt 1917. Name of man in black community in rural Kentucky.
Elnor f English (Rare)
Contracted form of Eleanor.
Elodea f English (American, Rare, Archaic), French (Acadian, Rare, Archaic)
Derived from Elodea, a genus of several underwater freshwater perennials, often called the waterweeds, which was first described as a genus in 1803. The name itself is a New Latin coinage, ultimately derived from Ancient Greek ἕλος (hélos) “marsh-meadow".
Elois f English
Variant of Eloise.
Elonda f English
The name might have been inspired by other names ending in the -onda sound such as Shonda and Wanda.
Eloralyn f English (American)
A combination of the name Elora with the name Lynn.
Elouera f English (Australian)
An Aboriginal name meaning "a pleasant place"
Elphinstone m English
Trasnferred use of the surname Elphinstone.
Elraine f English (Rare)
Possibly derived from the surname Mcelraine.
Elsabel f English
Combination of Elsa and the common suffix -bel.
Elsah f English (Rare)
Variation of Elsa.
Elsemere f Popular Culture, American
Transferred use of the surname Elsemere.
Elsia f English (Rare)
Elaboration of Elsie.
Elsiemae f English (British)
Combination of Elsie and Mae.
Elsimae f English (Rare)
Combination of Elsie and Mae.
Elsina f Dutch (Rare), English (American, Rare), Afrikaans
Dutch diminutive of Elisabeth as well as a feminine form of Ale 2.
Elsinore f Literature, English (American, Rare)
From the name of Hamlet's castle, which is an anglicized form of Helsingør, a Danish place name meaning "neck, narrow strait" (see Elsinore)... [more]
Elster m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Elster.
Elswith f English (Rare)
Derived from the Old English name Ealhswiþ.
Elswyth f English (Rare)
Variant of Elswith. It was borne by American romance novelist Elswyth Thane (1900-1984), original name Helen Ricker.
Elta f American (Rare)
Perhaps a variant of Alta.
Eltun m English (Rare)
Variant spelling of Elton.
Eluid m & f English (African, ?)
Of uncertain etymology.
Elvaline f American
Elaboration of Elva.
Elvera f English, Dutch
Variant of Elvira. It was most notably borne by American dancer Elvera Sanchez (1905-2000), the mother of actor Sammy Davis Jr.
Elvianna f English (Australian)
A compound of Elvira with Anna, or a feminisation of Elvin 1.
Elvie f English
Diminutive of Elvira, Elvina, Elva, and other names beginning with Elv.
Elwanda f English (American)
Meaning unknown.
Elwina f English (Rare)
Feminine form of Elwin.
Elynda f English (Modern)
Variant of Elenda, influenced by the names Lynda and Lynn; or possibly a blend of Elinor (or Elizabeth) and Linda, inspired by the similar names Belinda, Melinda and Celinda.
Elyot m Medieval French, English (British, Rare), English (Canadian, Rare), Theatre
Old French diminutive of Elye or Élie. As an English name, it is derived from a surname that was a variant of Elliott... [more]
Elysha f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Elisha.
Elysian m & f English (American, Modern, Rare)
From the English word Elysian meaning "of Elysium; blissful". Also compare Elysia.
Elysium f & m English (American, Modern, Rare)
From the mythological place name Elysium; also see Elysia.
Elyssa f English
Most likely a variant of Elissa 2.
Elytte m English
Variant of Elliot.
Elyza f English
Possibly an alternative form of Eliza or a short form of Elyzabeth.
Elyzah f & m English (American, Rare)
Variant of Elizah. Sometimes used as a masculine name.
Elza m English (American), Hebrew
Possibly a variant or short form of Eliezer used in the Southern United States.
Elzada f English (American, Rare)
Meaning uncertain. This was borne by American botanist Elzada Clover (1897-1980).
Elzie f & m English
A diminutive of Elizabeth or Eliezer or any name starting with 'El'.
Elzy f & m American
Variant of Elzie. Diminutive of names containing Elz or Els or similar sounds.
Emajo f American (South, Americanized, Rare)
A combination of the female names, Emma & Jo. Uses only one M.
Emali f English
Variant of Emily.
Emaline f English
Variant of Emmaline.
Emalye f English
Variant of Emily.
Emanueline f Louisiana Creole
Louisiana Creole diminutive of Emmanuelle.
Emary f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Emery.
Embe m & f English (American, Anglicized, Rare)
It's the Swahili word for mango, but the alternative spelling for it is, "Umbe", which means around, about, or after. I prefer the after idea, so maybe it could be a name for a second child.
Emberlee f English
Variant of Emberly.
Emberlynn f English (Modern)
Combination of Ember and the popular suffix -lynn.
Embeth f English (Rare)
Contraction of Emily and Elizabeth. Embeth Davidtz (1965-) is a South African actress.
Embrey f & m English (Modern)
Variant of Embry.
Embrial f English
Possibly a variant of Ambriel or Umbriel.
Embry m & f Literature, English (Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Embry. It was used by Stephenie Meyer for a character in her 'Twilight' series of books.
Emeli f English (Modern), Swedish, Norwegian (Rare), Danish (Rare)
Variant of Emily. A notable bearer is Scottish singer Emeli Sandé.
Émelia f Louisiana Creole
Louisiana Creole cognate of Emelia and Emelie (via Emélie).
Émelise f Louisiana Creole
18th and 19th-century elaboration of Émelia and Émelie with the then-popular feminine name suffix -lise.
Emeney f English (Archaic), Medieval English
Medieval and early English variant of the medieval feminine given name Ismenia, of obscure origins (though some Celtic roots have been suggested, including the Common Celtic *moyni- "treasure" - which became muin in Old Welsh, and mwyn "worth, value" in Middle Welsh).
Emeral f & m English (American, Rare)
Likely a variant of Emeril, influenced in recent years (for girls) by Emerald.
Emerancia f Louisiana Creole
Louisiana Spanish form of Emeranthe.
Emeri f English
Variant of Emery.
Emeril m English (American, Rare)
Notable bearer is celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse.
Emerite f Louisiana Creole
Louisiana Creole form of Emerita.
Emerley f English (Modern)
Combination of Emer and Lee. Similar to Emerlyn, Emerald and Emery. Variant of Emerlie.
Emerly f English (Modern)
Variant of Emerley.
Emerlyn f English (Modern)
A combination of Emerson and the popular name suffix Lyn
Emersen f & m English
A variant of Emerson. More often used in feminine meanings. Meaning son of Emery in the original spelling. The surname of English poet Ralph Waldo Emerson popularized this name after his career began to grow exponentially.
Emersynn f English
Variant of Emerson, influenced by Emmersyn
Emerye f & m English
Variant of Emery.
Emeryn f English
Variant of Emerine.
Emerys f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Emrys. Emerys was given to 5 girls in 2018 according to the Social Security Administration.
Emet m & f Ancient Hebrew, English
Means "truth" in Hebrew.
Emetherius m English
English form of Emeterius.
Emetilda f Louisiana Creole
Creole variant of Matilda. Compare Acadian Métilde.
Emiah f English (African, Rare)
The name Emiah originated in Hebrew. Emiah means "Gift of God."
Emila f English, Polish
Feminine form of Emil.
Emiley f Brazilian (Rare), English
Elaborated form of Emily or just a variant for Emily.
Emiliah f English
Variant of Emilia.
Emilianne f English (Rare)
Likely a variant of Emiliana by way of French Emiliane.
Emilye f English
Variant of Emily.
Emilynn f English (Modern, Rare)
Elaboration of Emily using the popular name suffix lyn.
Emilynne f English (Rare)
Combination of Emily and Lynne or a variant of Emmeline
Emiree f & m English (Modern)
Variant spelling of Emery
Em-jade f English
A combination of Em, short for Emma or Emily and Jade.
Emjay f & m English
Phonetic spelling of the initials MJ.
Emlie f English
Variant of Emily
Emm f Medieval English, English
Middle English vernacular form of Emma. In modern times it is a variant of Em, i.e. used as a diminutive of Emma, Emily and other similar-sounding names.
Emmabella f English (Rare)
Combination of Emma and Bella.
Emmabeth f English (Rare)
Combination of Emma and Beth.
Emmadora f English
A combination of Emma and Dora.
Emmajean f English (Rare)
Combination of Emma and Jean 2, probably influenced by Imogene.
Emmalee f English (Modern)
Variant of Emily, or a combination of Emma and Lee.
Emmalei f English
Variant of Emily, influenced by Emma.
Emmaleigh f English (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the names Emma and Leigh. Could also be considered a variant of Emily.
Emmalena f English (Rare)
Extremely rare name that was either intended as a variant of Emmeline or, more likely, is simply a combination of Emma and Lena.
Emmalie f English
Variant of Emily, influenced by Emma.