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    Irish Girl Names Starting With E

    70 names with meanings and origins.

    Looking for a Irish girl's name that starts with E? Here are 70 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

    1. Eabha — “Life”
    2. Eavan — “Fair one.”
    3. Eilene — “An Irish female name signifying the desired one, frequently used as a variant of Eileen or Evelyn.”
    4. Eryn — “An Irish name that functions as a poetic and traditional way to refer to the land of Ireland.”
    5. Ethne — “Fire; feminine equivalent of the irish gaelic aidan, a name popular in the 7th century after the famous irish monk aidan”
    6. Edana — “An Irish name meaning passionate, fiery, or tiny flame. It is the feminine version of Aidan and represents warmth and energy.”
    7. Elyce — “Friend of the elves; variant of elias which is the greek form of elijah”
    8. Ennis — “A unisex Irish name that can refer to an island or signify 'the only choice'.”
    9. Erienne — “This Irish name serves as a poetic and lyrical reference to the nation of Ireland.”
    10. Eveline — “Light; form of evelyn: life; variant of evelyn: from a surname derived from the old french aveline meaning hazelnut”
    • Girl · Irish · “Life”

    • Unisex · Irish · “Pledge, nobleman; nobleman. based on the english title of earl. famous bearer: jazz pianist earl fatha hines;”

    • Unisex · Irish · “Fire; variant of eden: delight; full of fire”

    • Girl · Irish · “An Irish name meaning passionate, fiery, or tiny flame. It is the feminine version of Aidan and represents warmth and energy.”

    • Girl · Irish · “This Irish name is associated with being pleasant, radiant, and beautiful.”

    • Girl · Irish · “Of Welsh and Irish influence, this name means the beloved fair one. It combines elements signifying beauty and affection.”

    • Girl · Irish · “This is a Gaelic and Irish form of the names Eileen or Evelyn, frequently used in Ireland as a traditional female name.”

    • Girl · Irish · “Light - from helen; variant of evelyn: from a surname derived from the old french aveline meaning hazelnut”

    • Girl · Irish · “An Irish female name derived from Evelyn, which relates to the meanings of bird or desired.”

    • Girl · Irish · “An Irish female name and a variation of Evelyn, meaning desired or bright one.”

    • Girl · Irish · “An Irish female name signifying the desired one, frequently used as a variant of Eileen or Evelyn.”

    • Girl · Irish · “This is the Irish Gaelic form of the name Eleanor, which is believed to mean shining light or sun ray.”

    • Girl · Irish · “This Welsh name translates to white snow or as white as snow, derived from the elements gwyn and eira.”

    • Girl · Irish · “This is the Irish form of the name Esther, which is derived from Persian roots meaning star, often associated with brilliance.”

    • Girl · Irish · “An Irish feminine variation of the name Aidan, which translates to little fire.”

    • Girl · Irish · “A Welsh name, often used in Irish contexts, referring to the name of a river in Wales.”

    • Girl · Irish · “Derived from the Welsh name Luned, this name is associated with a waterfall and is linked to the word cilun, meaning an idol.”

    • 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”

    • Girl · Irish · “Friend of the elves; variant of elias which is the greek form of elijah”

    • Girl · Irish · “Brave and noble warrior; industrious. welsh version of the latin aemilianus. also, from the welsh place name newcastle emlyn. famous bearer: welsh actor and dramatist emlyn williams”

    • Girl · Irish · “An Irish name that signifies a daughter who is the image of her mother, representing a close familial likeness.”

    • Girl · Irish · “This name of Irish origin denotes a child who serves as a reflection or the image of her mother.”

    • Girl · Irish · “Passionate or fiery; bright and shining; variant of ina: a diminutive of any names ending in ina or ena used as a nickname. famous bearer: in 1906 queen victorias granddaughter victoria eugenie julia ena, known as princess ena, became queen of spain”

    • Girl · Irish · “Name of a saint.”

    • Unisex · Irish · “A unisex Irish name that can refer to an island or signify 'the only choice'.”

    • Girl · Irish · “This Irish name signifies a princess of the gods. It is a modern, lyrical elaboration of names rooted in Gaelic heritage.”

    • Girl · Irish · “This Irish name serves as a poetic and lyrical reference to the nation of Ireland.”

    • Unisex · Irish · “From ireland; ireland; peace; poetic name for ireland”

    • Girl · Irish · “From ireland; poetic name for ireland; beautiful lady”

    • Girl · Irish · “A name of Irish origin that acts as a poetic personification and alternative name for Ireland.”

    • Girl · Irish · “This is a poetic Irish name for Ireland, often used to celebrate the beauty of the emerald isle.”

    • Girl · Irish · “Of Irish origin, this name is a literary and poetic variation used to represent the country of Ireland.”

    • Girl · Irish · “This name is a variation of the Irish name Erin, which serves as a poetic name for the country of Ireland.”

    • Girl · Irish · “An Irish name that functions as a poetic and traditional way to refer to the land of Ireland.”

    • Girl · Irish · “Derived from Irish roots, this name is a poetic expression meaning Ireland.”

    • Girl · Irish · “Little fire, frem irish gaelic; little fire frem irish gaelic”

    • 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”

    • Girl · Irish · “Fire; feminine equivalent of the irish gaelic aidan, a name popular in the 7th century after the famous irish monk aidan”

    • Girl · Irish · “This Irish name is a feminine form of Aidan, carrying the fiery meaning of little fire.”

    • Girl · Irish · “Light; form of evelyn: life; variant of evelyn: from a surname derived from the old french aveline meaning hazelnut; italian form of evelyn: gives life”

    • Girl · Irish · “Light; form of evelyn: life; variant of evelyn: from a surname derived from the old french aveline meaning hazelnut”

    • Unisex · Irish · “Light; hazelnut; life; from a surname derived from the old french aveline meaning hazelnut. famous bearer: evelyn waugh”

    • Girl · Irish · “Noble.”

    • Unisex · Irish · “Bird-like”

    • Girl · Irish · “Fair one.”

    • Girl · Irish · “Noble, king.”

    • Girl · Irish · “Light.”

    • Girl · Irish · “Fiery.”

    • Girl · Irish · “Light.”

    • Girl · Irish · “Noble, kind.”

    • Girl · Irish · “Light.”

    • Girl · Irish · “Little fire.”

    • Girl · Irish · “Unique.”

    • Unisex · Irish · “Little rock”

    • Girl · Irish · “Noble.”

    • Girl · Irish · “Elfin.”

    • Girl · Irish · “Elfin.”

    • Girl · Irish · “Ardent.”

    • Girl · Irish · “Light.”

    • Girl · Irish · “Ardent.”

    • Girl · Irish · “Little fire.”

    • Girl · Irish · “From the island.”

    • Girl · Irish · “Violet flower.”

    • Girl · Irish · “From ireland.”

    • Unisex · Irish · “From ireland.”

    • Unisex · Irish · “Peace”

    • Girl · Irish · “A fairy.”

    • Girl · Irish · “Graceful.”

    • Girl · Irish · “Fair.”

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