The name Edwin means "rich friend". It comes from the Old English elements "ead" (rich, blessed) and "wine" (friend). The original Anglo-Saxon form is Eadwine, which is also found for Anglo-Saxon figures.
Egbert is a name that derives from old Germanic words meaning "bright edge", such as that of a blade. Anglo-Saxon variant spellings include Ecgberht (Old English pronunciation: [ˈedʒˌberxt]) and Ecgbert. German variant spellings include Ekbert and Ecbert.
Origin of the name Eldon: Transferred use of the surname originating in county Durham in the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the personal name Ella (foreign, other) and dun (hill): hence, "Ella's hill."
Scottish and English: distinguishing nickname bestowed on the elder (Old English ealdra) of two bearers of the same personal name. It may also denote an elder of a Church, in the sense of a senior and respected member of a congregation. Americanized form of German Elter, which has the same meaning as 1.
The name Eldon is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Eldon is: From the elves' valley, from the old town. From a surname and place name.
The name Eldred is an Anglo-Saxon baby name. In Anglo-Saxon the meaning of the name Eldred is: Wise advisor.
English Meaning: The name Elgin is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Elgin is: Noble; white.
Greek Meaning: The name Elisse is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Elisse is: From the blessed isles.
English Meaning: The name Ellena is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Ellena is: Means light or most beautiful woman.
As well as being a spelling variant of the name Elise, Ellise could also have developed in France as a feminine version of the name Elisee. It shares its meaning of 'promised by God' with Elizabeth.
