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Emilie, Emilienne, Emilis, Emilla, Emillea, Emillee, Emilley, Emillie, Emilly, Emillyn, Emillynn, Emlin, Emlyn, Emlynn, Emlynne, Emma, Emmalee, Emmalene, Emmalie, Emmalina, Emmaline, Emmaly, Emmalyn, Emmalynn, Emmalynne, Emmelee, Emmelie, Emmeline, Emmely, Emmey, Emmi, Emmie, Emmilee, Emmilie, Emmy, Emmye, Emyle, Emylee, Melia, Mila, Milia. International: Aimiliona, Eimile (Irish), Aimil (Scottish), Amalie, Émilie (French), Emilia, Emiliana (Italian), Amalia, Ema, Emelia, Emilia, Emilita (Spanish), Amilie, Amma, Emelie, Emmi (German), Amalia, Emelia, Emilka (Eastern European), Alalija (Russian), Aimilios (Greek), Emele, Emalia (Hawaiian).

↑EMMA. German, ’healer of the universe’. This is a long-time favourite that has consistently been in the Top 30 list in recent years, thanks to a legion of Emma heroines, from Bovary to Jane Austen’s protagonist to The Avengers’ Mrs Peel. So parents who have turned from Emily to Emma seeking something more distinctive will have to keep looking. Em, Ema, Emelina, Emeline, Emelyne, Emmah, Emmaline, Emmalyn, Emmalynn, Emmalynne, Emme, Emmeleia, Emmeline, Emmelyn, Emmelyne, Emmet, Emmett, Emmette, Emmi, Emmie, Emmy, Emmye.

EMMALEE. Combination of EMMA and LEE. Parents trying to personalise Emily have hit on this a combo of Emma and Lee, but it still sounds just like the popular Emily. Emalea, Emalee, Emi, Emie, Emilee, Emily, Emmalea, Emmalei, Emmaleigh, Emmaley, Emmali, Emmalia, Emmalie, Emmaliese, Emmalyse, Emmi, Emmie, Emmye, Emy, Emylee.

EMMALYNN. Combination of EMMA and LYNN. Not the classiest variation. Emelyn, Emelyne, Emelynne, Emilyn, Emilynn, Emilynne, Emlyn, Emlynn, Emlynne, Emmalin, Emmalinn, Emmalyn, Emmalynne.

EMMANUELLE. French, feminine variation of EMANUEL. The female version of Emanuel could become more prominent, but for some it still carries a steamy image dating back to an erotic French film. Emanual, Emanuel, Emanuela, Emanuella, Emanuelle, Emmanuel, Emmanuella, Emonualle, Manuella, Manuelle. International: Emmanuela, Manuela (Spanish).

EMMY. Diminutive of EMILY. Long a nickname for all the Em-names, as well as an annual award in the US, Emmy is now being given on its own, as are soundalikes Emme and Emmi. Emme, Emmee, Emmi, Emmie.

EMMYLOU. Combination of EMMY and LOU. There’s only one: Emmylou Harris, the US country singer who gives dignity to an old-style combo name. Emlou, Emmalou, Emmelou, Emmilou, Emylou.

ENA. Diminutive of several names. Names that started off as diminutives – Ena, Ita, Etta – seem too insubstantial for a modern female. Eena, Enna, Ina.

ENDEAVOUR. Word name. Neo—word name that maybe tries too hard.

ENERGY. Word name. Better than Synergy.

ENGLAND. Place name. Most parents would prefer London for their daughters.

ENGRACIA. Spanish from Latin, ’endowed with God’s grace’. Exotic and charming alternative to the overused Grace. Agraciana, Agracianna.

ENID. Welsh, ’life, spirit’. Celtic goddess and Arthurian name that sounds terminally old-ladyish. Eanid, Ened, Enedd, Enidd, Enyd, Enydd.

ENJOLI. Modern invented name. This perfume name, undoubtedly a takeoff on the French word for pretty, has somehow wafted into the girls’ lexicon. It’s a bit too commercial for our tastes. Enjolie.

ENNIS. Irish, ’from the island’. Irish town names are now fair game—as are most other places with connections to Ireland—but are much better suited to boys.

ENORA. Breton, ’honour’. Unusual Honor or Nora alternative, but we prefer the originals.

ENRICA. Italian, feminine form of ENRICO. Novel way to honour Grandpa Henry. Enricketta, Enrieta, Enrietta, Enrika, Enriqua, Enriqueta, Enriquetta, Enriquette, Rica, Rika. International: Enriqua (Spanish).

ENTERPRISE. Word name. The virtue? Or the Starship?

ENYA. Irish, ’fire’. New Agey name that’s an Anglicisation of Eithne, brought to attention here by the popular Irish singer. Aenya, Ennya.

ÉPIPHANIE. French word name, ’realisation’. You could just spell it epiphany, but that’s so much more pedestrian. It’s also a holiday name, à la Christmas and Easter: the Epiphany marked the visitation of the Three Wise Men to Baby Jesus. Epiphany.

ERGA. Hebrew, ’yearning, craving’. Urgh.

ERICA. Norse ’eternal ruler’. Cool name…over thirty years ago, but its use is still widespread in some countries. Aerica, Aericka, Africa, Airicka, Airika, Enrica, Enrika, Eraca, Ereka, Ericca, Ericha, Ericka, Erickah, Erika, Erikaa, Erikah, Erikka, Errica, Erricka, Errika, Eryca, Erycka, Eryka, Erykah, Erykka, Eyrica, Eyrika, Rickee, Ricki, Rickie, Ricky, Rikki, Rikky.

ERIN. Irish, ’from the island to the west’. First-wave Irish name and place name—the poetical name for Ireland—now supplanted by newer alternatives. Aeran, Aerenne, Aerin, Airin, Earin, Earrin, Eire, Eirin, Eirinn, Eiryn, Eiryne, Eirynn, Eran, Eren, Erena, Erene, Ereni, Eri, Erian, Erina, Erine, Erinetta, Erinn, Erinna, Erinne, Errin, Eryn, Eryne, Erynn, Erynne.

ERMA. Variation of IRMA. Once, believe it or not, this name seemed more stylish than Irma. Ermelinda, Ermina, Erminia, Erminie, Hermia, Hermine, Herminie, Hermione, Irma, Irminia, Irminie.

ERMINE. French, ’weasel’; English variation of HERMINE. Fur names? We don’t think so. Erma, Ermin, Ermina, Erminda, Erminia, Erminie, Erminne.

ERNA. Irish, ’to know’. That er sound—as in Myrna, Myrtle and Bernice—sounds terminally dated. Ernaline, Ernalynn, Irna.

ERNESTINE. Feminine variation of ERNEST. Joke name in the US, that of a character created by comedienne Lily Tomlin. Erna, Ernaline, Ernesia, Ernestina, Ernestyna. International: Ernesta (Spanish and Italian), Ernesztina (Hungarian).

EROICA. Latin, ’heroic’. The name of Beethoven’s third symphony, and too close to the word erotica. Eroiqua, Eroique, Heroica.

ESMÉ. French, ’esteemed’; Persian, ’emerald’. This is a sophisticated, distinctive and charming name used by the author J. D. Salinger and also a current favourite among celebs, including Michael J. Fox. Esma, Esmae, Esmay, Esmée, Esmëe, Isme.

ESMERALDA. Spanish, ’emerald’. Emerald equivalent long popular with Hispanic parents, given increased visibility via the Disney version of The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Em, Emelda, Emerald, Emerant, Emeraude, Emmie, Esma, Esmarada, Esmaralda, Esmarelda, Esmaria, Esmé, Esmeralda, Esmeraldina, Esmeranda, Esmerelda, Esmerilda, Esmie, Esmiralda, Esmiralde, Esmirelda, Ezmirilda, Ismaerelda, Ismaralda. International: Ismeralda (Spanish).

ESPERANZA. Spanish, ’hope, expectation’. Another Spanish classic finding its way onto the popularity list in the US. Esparanza, Espe, Esperance, Esperans, Esperansa, Esperanta, Esperantia, Esperanz, Esperenza.

ESSENCE. Word name. Heavily perfumed word name that peaked a few years ago. Essa, Essenc, Essencee, Essences, Essenes, Essense, Essynce.

ESTEFANIA. Spanish variation of STEPHANIE. Attractively exotic Stephanie alternative. Estafania, Estefana, Estefane, Estefani, Estefanie, Estefany, Estephani, Estephania, Estephanie, Estephany.

ESTELLA. See ESTELLE.

ESTELLE. French, ’star’. Estelle is a muumuu-wearing canasta player of a certain age; Estella, introduced in Great Expectations, has more energy and charm, while Estrella is the most stylish of the trio. Essa, Essey, Essie, Essy, Esta, Estee, Estée, Estel, Estela, Estele, Esteley, Estelina, Estelita, Estell, Estella, Estellina, Estellita, Esthella, Esti, Estrella, Estrellita, Stelle.

ESTHER. Persian, ’star’. One of the major female figures in the Old Testament, quiet, studious Esther was popular a hundred years ago, but is rarely used today; it could appeal to parents – Ewan McGregor is one – seeking an underused biblical name with a history and serious image. Essa, Essey, Essie, Essy, Esta, Estee, Esti, Esthur, Ettey, Etti, Ettie, Etty, Hesther, Hettie, Hetty, Hittie. International: Eistir (Irish), Estée (French), Ester (Scandinavian), Ester, Estzer, Eszter, Eszti (Slavic).

ESTRELLA. (es-STRAY-a) Spanish, ’star’. Rising star among Hispanic families, would make a good cross-cultural choice. Estrela, Estrelinda, Estrell, Estrelle, Estrellita.

ETANA. Hebrew, ’strength of purpose’. Girlish for Ethan: attractive and unusual.

ÉTAOIN. (AY-deen) Irish, ’jealousy’. This name of a mythical beauty transformed into a scarlet fly by a jealous wife is popular in its native land; elsewhere, while pleasant to the ear, it’s bewildering on paper.

ETERNITY. Word name. Might have a shot as a name, à la Genesis and Destiny, if it weren’t for yet another perfume connection. Eternal.

ETHEL. English, ’noble maiden’. Sounds as dated today as the old Anglo-Saxon names that hatched it—Ethelreda and Elthelburga—though it was the Ashley of a hundred years ago. Ethelda, Ethelin, Ethelinda, Etheline, Ethelle, Ethelyn, Ethelynn, Ethelynne, Ethill, Ethille, Ethlin, Ethlyn, Ethlynn, Ethyl, Ethyll.

ETHEREAL. Word name. Otherworldly.

ETHICAL. Word name. Upstanding to a fault.

ÉTOILE. (ay-TWAHL) French, ’star’. Novel French twist on Starr or Stella.

ETTA. English and Scottish, feminine diminutive suffix. Once a short form of Henrietta, it has long been used on its own, and we wonder if it could follow the progression of Emma to Ella to…Etta? Etka, Etke, Etti, Ettie, Etty, Itke, Itta.

EUDORA. Greek, ’generous gift’. The name of five minor goddesses of Greek mythology and a major goddess (in the person of Eudora Welty) of modern literature, Eudora is pleasant and euphoneous. Dora, Dorey, Doric, Eudore.

EUGENIA, EUGENIE. Feminine variations of EUGENE. The elegant Eugenie enjoyed a major dusting off when Fergie and Prince Andrew chose it for their daughter, restoring some its tarnished royal sheen. Eugenee, Eugenina, Eugina, Geena, Gena, Gene, Genia, Genie, Janie, Jeena, Jenna, Jennie. International: Eugénie, Génie (French), Evgenia, Yevgenia, Zenechka, Zenya (Russian).

EULALIA. Greek, ’sweet-speaking’. Melodious name with a lilt. Eula, Eulala, Eulalee, Eulalya, Eulaylie, Eulia, Lallie, Lally, Ulalia. International: Eulalie (French), Eulaylia, Olalla (Spanish).

EUNICE. Greek, ’victorious’. New Testament name that sounds terminally gawky. Euna, Eunices, Eunike, Eunique, Eunise, Euniss, Eunisse, Unice, Uniss.

EUPHEMIA. (yu-FEM-ee-a) Greek, ’well spoken’. Ancient martyr’s name that, though not especially appealing, might still be mildly possible. Effam, Effie, Effy, Ephan, Ephie, Eppie, Eppy, Euphan, Euphemie, Euphenia, Euphie, Fanny, Mia, Phemie. International: Eadaoine (Irish), Euphème (French), Eufemia (Italian and Spanish).

EURYDICE. (yu-RID-ih-see) Greek mythology name. Poisoned by a snake and condemned to the underworld, where her husband, musician Orpheus, tried and failed to bring her back: this is a name too tragic for real life. Euridice, Euridiss, Euridyce, Eurydyce.