Thel
Old English · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Thel
Thel is a shortened form of names like Ethel, which derives from the Old English elements "æð" (noble) and "el" (meaning noble or of high birth), literally meaning "noble." The name appears primarily in English-speaking cultures, with historical usage dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period and experiencing particular popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries.
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Etymology
Thel is a shortened form of names like Ethel, which derives from the Old English elements "æð" (noble) and "el" (meaning noble or of high birth), literally meaning "noble." The name appears primarily in English-speaking cultures, with historical usage dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period and experiencing particular popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Thel currently ranks #4,550 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1964.
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