Ethyl
Greek · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Ethyl
The name 'Ethyl' is a modern invented name derived from the Greek word *aithēr* (αἰθήρ), meaning "upper air" or "sky," and was coined in the late 19th century as a feminine given name.
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Etymology
The name 'Ethyl' is a modern invented name derived from the Greek word *aithēr* (αἰθήρ), meaning "upper air" or "sky," and was coined in the late 19th century as a feminine given name. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably in the United States and Britain, with no specific religious association; its historical context includes a peak in popularity during the 1890s–1910s, partly influenced by the chemical compound ethyl alcohol.
Ethyl currently ranks #8,716 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1915.
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