Lethel
Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Lethel
Lethel is a rare variant or anglicization of names like Lethe (from Greek mythology) or Lethal, though it lacks a clear established etymology; if derived from Lethe, it references the river of forgetfulness in Greek mythology.
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Etymology
Lethel is a rare variant or anglicization of names like Lethe (from Greek mythology) or Lethal, though it lacks a clear established etymology; if derived from Lethe, it references the river of forgetfulness in Greek mythology. The name has minimal documented historical usage and does not have strong ties to any particular culture, religion, or tradition.
Lethel currently ranks #4,095 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1931.
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