List of English Baby Names Meanings

Essence

(ES-ənts)

From the English word essence which means either "odour, scent" or else "fundamental quality". Ultimately it derives from Latin esse "to be".

Meaning: A perfumed woman Origin: English

Estee

French Meaning: The name Estee is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Estee is: Star.

Meaning: A short form of estelle, esther Origin: English

Ethel

(ETH-əl)

Ethel (also æthel) is an Old English word meaning "noble". It is frequently attested as the first element in Anglo-Saxon names, both masculine and feminine, e.g. Æthelhard, Æthelred, Æthelwulf; Æthelburg, Æthelflæd, Æthelthryth (Audrey).

Meaning: Noble Origin: Old English

Etta

(ET-ə)

The name Etta is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Etta is: Little one.

Meaning: A short form of henrietta Origin: Old English

Evelynn

Evelynn is just Evelyn with one more “n”. Evelyn probably developed from “Eibhlín” (pronounced ev-len) which is the Gaelic rendering of the Germanic name Aveline, from the element “avi” believed to mean “desired”.

Meaning: A bird- like woman Origin: Old English

Fae

Origin of the name Fay: Thought to be derived from the Middle English faie (fairy), which is from the Old French feie (fairy). Var: Fae, Faye.

Meaning: Fairy Origin: English

Faith

(FAYTH)

Origin of the name Faith: Derived from faith, which denotes unquestioning belief and complete trust in God. The word has its root in the Latin fides (confidence, belief). Faith, a very popular name among the 17th-century Puritans, continues to be an often-used name among modern Christians.

Meaning: Faith, confidence, belief Origin: English

Farley

(FAHR-lee)

English surname meaning "fern clearing" in Old English. Anglicization of the Gaelic name Fearghal, meaning "brave man." Pronounced: FAHR-lee. Famous real-life people named Farley: | Edit. Farley Mowat, Canadian author.

Meaning: Bull meadow, sheep meadow Origin: Old English

Farren

French Meaning: The name Farren is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Farren is: An Old French surname meaning pilferer or ferret.

Meaning: Wanderer Origin: Old English

Fate

The name Fate is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Fate is: Destiny.

Meaning: Fate Origin: English