List of English Baby Names Meanings Starting with E

Elrick

(EHL-rik)

Elrick (Scottish Gaelic: An Eilreig) is a small village on the A944 road 7 1⁄2 miles (12.1 km) west of the city of Aberdeen, Scotland. The name derives from a Gaelic word meaning a place where deer were driven for hunting.

Meaning: Wise king Origin: English, Germanic

Elrond

(EHL-rahnd)

Means "star dome" in Sindarin. In 'The Lord of the Rings' (1954) by J. R. R. Tolkien, Elrond was the elven ruler of Rivendell.

Meaning: Elf of the cave Origin: English, Literary

Elsdon

Elsdon may be a given name, surname, or place name. Derived initially as a surname from a place name (in Northumberland, England) with the meaning in Old English Elli's valley. Given name: Thomas Elsdon Ashford, British recipient of the Victoria Cross.

Meaning: Valley Origin: English

Elsworth

(EHLS-wərth)

The Elsworth name has descended through the generations from the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. Their name comes from having lived in Cambridgeshire, where they derived their name from the place-name Elsworth. The place-name is derived from the Old English personal name Eli and worth, an Old English word for farm.

Meaning: Elf enclosure Origin: English

Elswyth

The name Elswyth is an Anglo-Saxon baby name. In Anglo-Saxon the meaning of the name Elswyth is: Elf from the willow trees.

Meaning: Elf from the willow trees Origin: English

Elthia

English Meaning: The name Elthia is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Elthia is: Healer.

Meaning: Healer Origin: English

Elton

(EL-tən)

Elton is both a surname and a given name. The name likely originates from the Old English name Ella or Elli, and the Old English term 'tun', meaning 'enclosure', or 'settlement'. Elton is a common place name in England.

Meaning: Old town Origin: English

Elva

(EHL-və)

Anglo-Saxon Meaning: The name Elva is an Anglo-Saxon baby name. In Anglo-Saxon the meaning of the name Elva is: Elf.

Meaning: Elfin Origin: Old English

Elvena

Elvena. The name Elvena is a Female name. English meaning: The name Elvena is a English baby name The English meaning of Elvena is: Good elf.

Meaning: Good elf Origin: English

Elvern

His name is a compromise between the Sindarin Faenor and the Quenya Fëanáro, meaning "Spirit of Fire". He was originally named Finwë or Finwion after his father (Finwion is "son of Finwë") and later Curufinwë ("Skilful (son of) Finwë").

Meaning: Elf-wise friend variant of alvin Origin: English