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Ethel

/EH-thuhl/

girl
American
Very common
medium

Meaning

Noble

At a glance

  • Origin: American
  • Gender: girl
  • Syllables: 2
  • Popularity: Very common
  • Baby-safe: Yes

Cultural notes

Ethel has an Old English origin, from the word "æthel," meaning noble. It was a very popular name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A famous bearer is Ethel Barrymore, an American actress.

Vibes

American
English
girl
unisex

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