Noble; Germanic origin meaning "of high birth" or "distinguished"
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Ethel is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Noble; Germanic origin meaning "of high birth" or "distinguished"". Listed origin: English.
ETH-ul
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Ethel is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Noble; Germanic origin meaning "of high birth" or "distinguished"". Listed origin: English.
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is ETH-ul. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Ethel. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.
Ideas to try include Eth. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
Try Ethel Rose, Ethel Grace, Ethel Marie, Ethel Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.
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