Ethelyn
Old English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Ethelyn
The name Ethelyn is a modern English variant of Ethel, derived from the Old English word *æðele* meaning "noble." It was primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as part of the Victorian revival of Anglo-Saxon names, but lacks specific religious or historical prominence.
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Etymology
The name Ethelyn is a modern English variant of Ethel, derived from the Old English word *æðele* meaning "noble." It was primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as part of the Victorian revival of Anglo-Saxon names, but lacks specific religious or historical prominence.
Ethelyn currently ranks #17,369 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1920.
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