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This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is African American; and the first letter is E.
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Ebonique f African American
Variant of Ebony using the suffix -ique.
Edroy m African American (Americanized)
The name is derived from the Latin words "istunus" or "iustus", which means "just"
Eimaj m African American (Modern, Rare)
The name Jamie spelled backwards.
Elandria f African American
Elandria seems to be an American name, more utilized by Black Americans/African-Americans. Notable individuals named Elandria are Elandria Williams, former Co-Moderator of the Unitarian Universalist Association.
Eliantte m African American (Modern, Rare)
From a rhyming variant of Elliot. This is the name of the American jewelry company Eliantte.
Emmaretta f English (Rare, Archaic), African American (Rare)
Altered form of Amoretta. This is the name of a 1969 song by the English rock band Deep Purple, named for Emmaretta Marks (1945-), a cast member of the musical Hair whom singer Rod Evans was trying to seduce.
Endigo m & f African American (Rare)
Maybe a variant of Indigo
Equanimeous m African American (Rare)
From Latin aequus “equal” and animus “mind”, meaning "calm and composed, equanimous".
Eriq m English, African American, Various
Variant of Eric. A known bearer is American television actor Eriq La Salle (1962-), birth name Erik.
Ertharin f African American
Ertharin Cousin was director of the World Food Programme from 2012–2017.
Ethiopia f African American, English
From the name of the African country. From Greek Αιθιοπια (Aithiopia), derived from αιθω (aitho) meaning "to burn" and ωψ (ops) meaning "face", referring to the skin colour of the inhabitants.
Etosha f English (American, Rare), African American (Rare)
From a Namibian place name meaning "great white place" in the Ovambo language.
Etterlene f African American (Rare)
Combination of Etter and the suffix lene. Notable bearers are American singer Etterlene DeBarge (1935-2024) and her daughter Etterlene "Bunny" DeBarge (1955-), also a singer.
Eunique f African American (Modern)
Variant of Unique, possibly influenced by the spelling of Eunice.
Eural m African American
Possible variant of Earl.
Euriah m & f African American, Filipino
Possibly a variant of Uriah.
Evangelise f & m African American, African
Possibly an invented name, a combination Evangeline and Elise. Another possibility is that it's taken from the British spelling of 'evangelize', which is the English word meaning "to preach the gospel".
Everdora f African American
Combination of Ever and Dora.
Everetta f African American
Feminine form of Everett.
Everic m African American (Rare)
Of uncertain etymology.
Everlena f African American
Combination of Ever and Lena.
Ezail m African American
Of uncertain origin.
Ezell m African American
Of uncertain origin. Transferred use of the surname Ezell found primarily in the southern United States. Possible variation of Israel or short form of Ezekiel.
Ezzard m African American, American
Peaked in the US during the 1950s almost certainly in tribute to World Heavyweight Champion boxer Ezzard Mack Charles (1921 - 1975). Of unknown origin. Possibly influenced by Ezra.