Egle

The first name Egle, in the Lithuanian spelling Eglė, is directly translated from Lithuanian as "the spruce." The name originates from a Lithuanian folk tale titled "Eglė, the Queen of the Snakes."

What does the name Egle mean?

Egle is a female first name, with the Lithuanian spelling Eglė. It literally means "the spruce." The character Eglė from a Lithuanian fairy tale marries a grass snake and ultimately transforms into a spruce tree. In Lithuania, Eglė is a widely used and popular girl's name.

Where does the name Egle come from?

Egle is a female first name with Lithuanian roots, meaning "the spruce." The Lithuanian term is derived from ẽglė = spruce (Lithuanian) and belongs to the Baltic language group.

How do you pronounce Egle?

The pronunciation of Egle is clear and compact, consisting of two syllables. In Lithuanian, it is pronounced approximately [ˈɛɡlɛ], starting with an open "e." The combination of consonants in the middle of the name gives it a distinctive structure before it gently ends. Egle has a clear, Nordic sound and radiates precision, calmness, and strength of character.

Popularity

In Germany, Egle is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best ranking was in 2020 at 4,158th. In the last ten years, Egle has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 6,571st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Egle ranks 7,864th. In other countries, the following popularity is noted: In Italy, Egle ranked 301st in 2024.

Nicknames & pet names

Eglute

Famous people

• Egle (From the Lithuanian fairy tale "Egle, the Queen of the Snakes")
• Egle Bogdaniene (Artist from Lithuania)
• Egle Jurgaityte (Lithuanian singer)