This list includes 53 Cute nicknames that start with E, from “E-Bear” to “Ez”. They are short, affectionate, and gender-neutral options you can use for partners, friends, kids, or pets.

Cute nicknames that start with E are playful, brief names people give to show affection. For example, “Ez” often appears as a cool, modern shorthand inspired by names like Ezra.

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Cute nicknames that start with E

NicknamePronunciationUsageMeaning
EllieEL-eepartner,friend,child,pet,romantic,familialdiminutive of Eleanor/Emily; “light”
ElleELpartner,friend,romantic,familial,gender-neutralFrench “she”, sleek short form
EllaEL-uhpartner,friend,child,pet,romanticclassic feminine name, “fairy maiden”
EllyEL-eepartner,friend,child,pet,gender-neutralvariant of Ellie, affectionate form
ElsieEL-seefriend,child,pet,familial,partnervintage diminutive, loyal and quaint
EmEMpartner,friend,child,pet,romantic,gender-neutralshort form of Emily/Emma; simple endearment
EmmeEM-eepartner,friend,child,gender-neutralvariant of Em, soft diminutive
EmmyEM-eepartner,friend,child,pet,romanticcute diminutive of Emma/Emily
EmsEMZfriend,partner,playful,gender-neutralinformal short from Emily
EvieEV-eepartner,friend,child,pet,romantic,gender-neutraldiminutive of Eve/Evelyn; “life” sense
EveEVpartner,friend,child,romanticbiblical name meaning “life”
EvEVfriend,partner,playful,gender-neutralvery short form of Eve/Evan/etc.
EzEZpartner,friend,pet,gender-neutral,playfulshort for Ezra/Ezekiel; easy-going
EchoEH-kohpartner,friend,pet,playful,gender-neutralmythological name; repeating sound motif
EttaET-uhpartner,friend,child,pet,familialdiminutive ending “-etta”; vintage charm
EffieEF-eepartner,friend,child,pet,familialdiminutive of Euphemia; “well-spoken”
EffyEF-eepartner,friend,child,playfulmodern variant of Effie; edgy yet sweet
EsmeEZ-maypartner,friend,child,romanticFrench “loved”, elegant diminutive
EmberEM-berpartner,friend,pet,romantic,playfulsmall glowing coal; warm and fiery nickname
EdenEE-denpartner,friend,child,romantic,gender-neutralparadise; peaceful, lovely sense
EloEE-lohpartner,friend,pet,gender-neutral,playfulshort form of Eloise/Elodie; quirky brevity
ElloEL-ohfriend,partner,playful,petplayful twist on “hello” or Ellie
Eclaireh-KLAIRpartner,friend,pet,playful,romanticFrench pastry; sweet, indulgent nickname
Espressoes-PRESS-ohpartner,friend,pet,playfulcoffee drink; energetic, bold nickname
EggyEG-eefriend,pet,partner,playful,childplayful form of “egg”, round and cute
EvvyEV-eepartner,friend,child,pet,gender-neutralvariant spelling of Evie; diminutive
EverEV-erpartner,friend,romantic,gender-neutralfrom “forever”, implies lasting devotion
EverlyEV-er-leepartner,friend,child,romanticmodern name meaning “from the boar meadow”
Eclipseih-KLIPSpet,partner,playful,gender-neutralastronomical event; mysterious, dramatic
ElfyEL-feepartner,friend,child,playfullike an elf; small and mischievous
Etta MaeET-uh MAYpartner,friend,child,playfulfolk-style double name; warm, homespun charm
EliEE-lyepartner,friend,child,pet,gender-neutralshort Hebrew name meaning “ascended”
EddieED-eepartner,friend,child,pet,gender-neutraldiminutive of Edward/Edwards
EdieED-eepartner,friend,child,pet,familialdiminutive of Edith or Edwina; vintage charm
EarlERLfriend,partner,pet,playfultraditional male name, stately yet cuddly
ErnieUR-neepartner,friend,pet,playfuldiminutive of Ernest; friendly, goofy
EnzoEN-zohpartner,friend,pet,gender-neutral,playfulshort Italian name, punchy and cool
EmberlyEM-ber-leepartner,friend,child,romanticblend of Ember + -ly; warm, lyrical
Ellie-BellyEL-ee-BEL-eepartner,friend,child,playfulcute rhyming variation of Ellie
EasyEE-zeepartner,friend,playful,gender-neutrallaid-back adjective used as nickname
E-BearEE-bairpartner,friend,pet,playful,romanticinitial + “bear” term of endearment
E-BooEE-boopartner,friend,romantic,playfulinitial + “boo”, intimate and cute
ElfieEL-feepartner,friend,child,pet,playfulvariant of Elfy; magical and tiny
Empressem-PRESSpartner,romantic,playfulroyal title used affectionately, admiring
EmberlynEM-ber-linpartner,friend,child,romanticEmber + -lyn; lyrical, warm-sounding nickname
EbbieEB-beefriend,child,pet,playfulsoft diminutive form, cozy vibe
EggbertEG-bertfriend,pet,playfulold-fashioned goofy nickname; whimsical tone
ElyEE-leepartner,friend,child,pet,gender-neutralshort, soft-sounding nickname variant
Etoileeh-TWAHLpartner,friend,romantic,playfulFrench “star”, elegant endearment
ErosAIR-osspartner,romanticGreek god of love; passionate connotation
EvoEE-vohfriend,partner,pet,playfulshort, punchy modern nickname
EunieYOO-neefriend,child,partner,familialdiminutive of Eunice/Eun; “grace”
EbbEBfriend,pet,playful,gender-neutralshort, flowing-sense nickname from “ebb”

Descriptions

Ellie
Warm, familiar nickname for partners, kids, or pets; e.g., “Ellie loves her blanket.”
Elle
Chic, minimal nickname for a stylish partner or friend; e.g., “Thanks, Elle.”
Ella
Sweet, melodic nickname for lovers or children; e.g., “Goodnight, Ella.”
Elly
Casual, friendly version of Ellie; e.g., “Elly, dinner’s ready.”
Elsie
Quaint and charming as a pet or child’s nickname; e.g., “Elsie the corgi.”
Em
Short, versatile nickname for partners or friends; e.g., “Hey Em, come here.”
Emme
Elegant yet casual nickname for a close friend or baby; e.g., “Emme naps at two.”
Emmy
Playful, warm choice for kids, pets, or lovers; e.g., “Emmy wants a treat.”
Ems
Friendly nickname among pals; e.g., “Ems, you’re up next!”
Evie
Bright, affectionate name for loved ones or pets; e.g., “Evie the kitten.”
Eve
Timeless, simple nickname for partners or friends; e.g., “Goodnight, Eve.”
Ev
Ultra-casual, modern choice for a cool partner or friend; e.g., “What’s up, Ev?”
Ez
Casual one-syllable nickname for friends or pets; e.g., “Ez, come here!”
Echo
Quirky, artful nickname for a creative partner or a talkative pet; e.g., “Echo loves to howl.”
Etta
Spunky, old-fashioned cute nickname for kids or partners; e.g., “Etta the dancer.”
Effie
Quaint, charming nickname for pets or nieces; e.g., “Effie likes to cuddle.”
Effy
Playful and casual; fits a gamer friend or affectionate partner; e.g., “Effy, let’s go!”
Esme
Romantic, poetic nickname for a lover or close friend; e.g., “Esme, you’re perfect.”
Ember
Cozy, evocative name for a spirited pet or partner; e.g., “Ember, cuddle up.”
Eden
Gentle, modern nickname for partners or babies; e.g., “Eden sleeps soundly.”
Elo
Hip, short nickname great for pets or pals; e.g., “Elo, heel!”
Ello
Silly, friendly nickname for outgoing friends or pets; e.g., “Ello, you silly pup.”
Eclair
Playful food-based pet name or lover nickname; e.g., “My little Eclair.”
Espresso
Fun name for a lively friend or caffeinated partner; e.g., “Espresso woke up early.”
Eggy
Whimsical family or pet nickname; e.g., “Eggy loves naps.”
Evvy
Sweet alternative to Evie for kids or pets; e.g., “Evvy the hamster.”
Ever
Short poetic pet name for a partner; e.g., “You’re my Ever.”
Everly
Lyrical, affectionate name for babies or lovers; e.g., “Everly smiles already.”
Eclipse
Striking nickname for a sleek black cat or enigmatic partner; e.g., “Eclipse prowls at night.”
Elfy
Whimsical nickname for a petite friend or playful child; e.g., “Elfy dances on tiptoe.”
Etta Mae
Cozy, vintage nickname for family or pets; e.g., “Etta Mae, time for bed.”
Eli
Short, affectionate name usable for partners, kids, or pets; e.g., “Eli the pup.”
Eddie
Classic friendly nickname for guys or pets; e.g., “Eddie wants to play.”
Edie
Charming, slightly retro nickname for friends or babies; e.g., “Edie loves music.”
Earl
Gentle, old-school nickname used affectionately for pets or pals; e.g., “Earl the bulldog.”
Ernie
Warm, jovial nickname for a buddy or pet; e.g., “Ernie steals socks.”
Enzo
Trendy, charismatic nickname for a dog or stylish partner; e.g., “Enzo struts his stuff.”
Emberly
Melodic modern nickname for babies or lovers; e.g., “Emberly yawns softly.”
Ellie-Belly
Silly pet or child nickname used affectionately; e.g., “Ellie-Belly, time for hugs.”
Easy
Relaxed, affectionate moniker for calm partners or pals; e.g., “Take it easy, Easy.”
E-Bear
Customizable cuddly nickname for someone with E initial; e.g., “Come here, E-Bear.”
E-Boo
Sweet, intimate nickname for a partner; e.g., “Morning, E-Boo.”
Elfie
Soft, whimsical nickname for small pets or children; e.g., “Elfie loves ribbons.”
Empress
Bold, playful pet name for a confident partner; e.g., “Goodnight, Empress.”
Emberlyn
Modern, melodic nickname for babies or partners; e.g., “Emberlyn snuggles in.”
Ebbie
Homey nickname for kids or pets; e.g., “Ebbie sleeps by the heater.”
Eggbert
Silly, affectionate name for a clumsy pet or buddy; e.g., “Eggbert knocked over the bowl.”
Ely
Simple, gentle nickname for loved ones; e.g., “Ely, let’s go outside.”
Etoile
Poetic, romantic nickname for a lover or performer friend; e.g., “My Etoile tonight.”
Eros
Bold, sensual pet name for a romantic partner; e.g., “You’re my Eros.”
Evo
Cool, energetic nickname for pals or pets; e.g., “Evo zooms at the park.”
Eunie
Warm family nickname used in some cultures; e.g., “Eunie bakes cookies.”
Ebb
Gentle, minimalist nickname for calm kids or pets; e.g., “Ebb naps in sunbeams.”
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