Names Like Ethna

We match by real popularity data (global ranking) and, where known, shared cultural origin — then remove phonetic near-duplicates (like Gitanjali/Geetanjali) so every suggestion is genuinely distinct. Top matches for Ethna include Karey, Edelle, Carolan.

Ethna is a Irish name. The name 'Ethna' is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Eithne, meaning "kernel" or "grain" (from the Old Irish *etne*), and is also associated with the mythological figure Étaín, meaning "jealousy" or "passion." It is primarily used in Irish and Scottish Gaelic cultures, with historical roots in pre-Christian Celtic mythology and later among Irish Christians, notably Saint Eithne, a 6th-century Irish saint.

If Ethna is used for one child, Liam is a well-matched Brother name from the same cultural background — see the full list below.