Ethel
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Ethel
Ethel means "noble" and derives from the Old English element "æþel" (noble), which also appears in Anglo-Saxon royal names and compound names.
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Etymology
Ethel means "noble" and derives from the Old English element "æþel" (noble), which also appears in Anglo-Saxon royal names and compound names. The name was primarily used in English-speaking cultures, gaining particular popularity during the Victorian era and early 20th century, with notable bearers including Ethel Barrymore and Ethel Merman.
Ethel currently ranks #4,211 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1918.
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