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Echo

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Echo originates in Greek language and means "woman of sound". In Greek mythology, Echo was a mountain nymph who was in love with her voice and could sing and play many musical instruments. Derived from that, echo is a reflection of sound in acoustics. As a feminine given name it is rather rare in the United States.

Eckbert

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Eckbert is a very old German name, derived from two words - “ek” which means edge (of a sword) and “berht” which means bright or famous.

Eckhart

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Eckhart is of Old Germanic origin and is derived from two words - “ek” which is the word for the edge of a sword and the word “hart” which means hardy or strong.

Ed

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Ed is a short form of various names starting in Ed-, most frequently Edward. Edward originates in Old English and means "wealthy guard". It has been one of the most popular masculine given names over centuries and in different spellings all over the world. Popular with aristocracy, it was borne by several kings of England. Lately, its popularity in the United States has declined.

Edan

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Edan is a variant of Aidan. Aidan originates in Gaelic languages and means "like a fire". It is an anglicized form of the name Aodhan. Until today it functions as a surname and is more popular as a masculine given name than the feminine one. In the United States it became popular in the 20th century.

Edda

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Edda is a diminutive of Hedwig. Hedwig originates in Germanic languages and means "fighting a battle". It was the name of several saints throughout history and it was also popular among royalty. Hedwig was also the name of Harry Potter's owl. As a feminine given name it is rather rare and considered old-fashioned in the United States.