Irish Boy Names Starting With E
66 names with meanings and origins.
Looking for a Irish boy's name that starts with E? Here are 66 options, including unisex names, each with its meaning. Irish names have Gaelic roots, distinctive spellings and lovely meanings rooted in nature and legend.
Top picks
- Eamon — “Wealthy protector”
- Eoin — “God is gracious; John”
- Enos — “One vigor; man. the old testament enos was a grandson of adam and eve”
- Eason — “This Irish name means a protector or a great one. It carries a strong connotation of leadership and guardianship within the community.”
- Eadoin — “This Irish male name translates to being blessed with many friends, suggesting a person who is sociable and well-loved by others.”
- Ennis — “A unisex Irish name that can refer to an island or signify 'the only choice'.”
- Eoghan — “An Irish name that can mean 'young fighter' or 'God's gift'. It is a traditional Gaelic form of Owen, representing youth and vitality.”
- Ean — “God is gracious.”
- Eanrin — “Handsome.”
- Emyr — “Honour.”
Boy · Irish · “This Gaelic name means horse-lover or brown horse. It is a traditional Scottish and Irish name often anglicized as Hector.”
Boy · Irish · “This Irish name is a variation of Eadbhard, which means a rich protector or a wealthy guardian.”
Boy · Irish · “This Irish male name translates to being blessed with many friends, suggesting a person who is sociable and well-loved by others.”
Boy · Irish · “A name of Irish origin that characterizes a person who is fiery in spirit and possesses true bravery.”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish name meaning ruler of the home, denoting a person with domestic authority.”
Boy · Irish · “Of Irish origin, this name translates to a prosperous protector. It is a variation of the name Edmond, focusing on safety and success.”
Boy · Irish · “Wealthy protector”
Boy · Irish · “Rich protector; variant of edmond: prosperous protector. a french variant of the old english name eadmund, meaning rich or happy, and protection; derived from eamon, wealthy protector”
Unisex · Irish · “Pledge, nobleman; nobleman. based on the english title of earl. famous bearer: jazz pianist earl fatha hines;”
Boy · Irish · “This Irish name means a protector or a great one. It carries a strong connotation of leadership and guardianship within the community.”
Boy · Irish · “This Irish name identifies someone who lives near a yew tree estate. It connects the bearer to the ancient landscapes and vegetation of Ireland.”
Unisex · Irish · “Fire; variant of eden: delight; full of fire”
Boy · Irish · “Derived from Irish and Welsh roots, this name refers to the mythical son of Euroswydd, a figure known from ancient Celtic legends.”
Boy · Irish · “This Irish name means ardent or little fire. It traditionally refers to a spirited young fighter.”
Boy · Irish · “Variant of egan: fire; derived from egan, fire”
Boy · Irish · “Young fighter; strong with a sword; fiery”
Boy · Irish · “An English and Irish name meaning noble or white, originating from a place name in Scotland.”
Boy · Irish · “This Irish name means noble and white. It suggests a person of high birth who possesses a pure or bright character.”
Boy · Irish · “A variant of the Irish name Elgin, meaning noble and white. It represents someone of esteemed status and purity.”
Unisex · Irish · “This Irish-origin name refers to an elfin quality or a good counselor. It evokes the image of a mystical elf providing wise guidance.”
Unisex · Irish · “Friend of elves; variant of alvin: wise friend. from the old english aetheiwine, and also aefwine, both meaning noble friend. various forms of alvin in use after the norman conquest became surnames, and also first names”
Unisex · Irish · “A unisex Irish name that can refer to an island or signify 'the only choice'.”
Boy · Irish · “One vigor; man. the old testament enos was a grandson of adam and eve”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish name that can mean 'young fighter' or 'God's gift'. It is a traditional Gaelic form of Owen, representing youth and vitality.”
Boy · Irish · “Young; young fighter; variant of eoghan: young; youth”
Boy · Irish · “God is gracious; John”
Unisex · Irish · “From ireland; ireland; peace; poetic name for ireland”
Unisex · Irish · “Fire; diminutive of ethel: from the old english aethel meaning noble. also a diminutive of etheldreda, ethelinda, and other feminine names beginning with ethel-. famous bearer: american actresses ethel merman and ethel barrymore”
Unisex · Irish · “Light; hazelnut; life; from a surname derived from the old french aveline meaning hazelnut. famous bearer: evelyn waugh”
Boy · Irish · “Young; variant of ewan: youth; variant of eoghan or eugene”
Boy · Irish · “Fire.”
Boy · Irish · “Horseman.”
Boy · Irish · “Horse lord.”
Boy · Irish · “Rich protector.”
Boy · Irish · “Fiery, forceful.”
Boy · Irish · “Fiery.”
Boy · Irish · “Genius.”
Boy · Irish · “Earnest.”
Boy · Irish · “God is gracious.”
Unisex · Irish · “Bird-like”
Boy · Irish · “Handsome.”
Boy · Irish · “Red.”
Boy · Irish · “Knowing.”
Boy · Irish · “Ardent.”
Boy · Irish · “Strong man.”
Boy · Irish · “Swift.”
Boy · Irish · “Swift.”
Boy · Irish · “Anvil.”
Boy · Irish · “Bright circle.”
Boy · Irish · “Mythical monk.”
Unisex · Irish · “Little rock”
Boy · Irish · “Immortal.”
Boy · Irish · “Honour.”
Boy · Irish · “Horseman.”
Boy · Irish · “Form of john the baptist.”
Boy · Irish · “Form of john the baptist.”
Boy · Irish · “Red.”
Unisex · Irish · “From ireland.”
Unisex · Irish · “Peace”
Boy · Irish · “Wise one.”
Boy · Irish · “From the rocky hill”
Boy · Irish · “Noble-born”
Boy · Irish · “Fair and golden.”
Boy · Irish · “Heart.”
Boy · Irish · “Blond.”
Boy · Irish · “Young.”
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