Here are 74 literary boy names that start with E, running from “Edmund” to “Ezekiel Bone”. They come from classic novels, plays, epic poems, myths, and modern fantasy series. You can use them to name a baby, build a character for your own story, or simply find a name with a good story behind it.

Literary boy names are names borrowed from books, poems, plays, and legends, often through a memorable hero, villain, or author. A good example is “Ebenezer,” made famous by Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol, which turned it into shorthand for a miser.

Below you’ll find the table with the name, origin, pronunciation, meaning, and description for each entry.

Name: The boy name itself, listed alphabetically, so you can scan quickly and spot the spelling or variant you like best.

Origin: The language or culture the name comes from, which helps you see its roots and find names that match your family background.

Pronunciation: A simple guide to saying the name out loud, so you feel confident using it, especially with less familiar or unusual choices.

Meaning: What the name originally meant, giving you a sense of the qualities or ideas it carries and whether they suit your child or character.

Description: The book, play, or myth where the name appears, plus a short note on who bears it, so you know the literary story behind each one.

Literary boy names

Descriptions