Eric (A.S.), rich, powerful.—L. Ericus.

Ernest (Ger.), earnest.—Fr. Ernest, It. and Sp. Ernesto, Ger. Ernst.—Fem. Ernestine.

Ernestine, fem. and dim. of Ernest.

Esau (Heb.), hairy.

Esther (Pers.), a star, good fortune.—Dim. Essie.—Fr. Esther, It. Ester, Esterre, Sp. Ester, Ger. Esther.

Ethel (A.S.), noble.

Ethelinda (Teut.), noble snake.

Eudora (Gr.), good gift.—Fr. Eudore.

Eugene (Gr.), well born, noble.—L. Eugenius, Fr. Eugène, It. Eugenio, Sp. Eugenio, Ger. Eugenius, Eugen.—Fem. Eugenia.

Eugenia, fem. of Eugene.—Dim. Genie.—Fr. Eugénie, It. and Sp. Eugenia.