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Girl Name

Ethyl

"Noble, derived from Old English 'æthel' meaning distinguished or of high birth."

About the Name Ethyl

Meaning

Noble, derived from Old English 'æthel' meaning distinguished or of high birth.

Gender

Girl

First Letter

E

Ethyl is a girl name of Old English origin. The name means "Noble, derived from Old English 'æthel' meaning distinguished or of high birth." and It has been used throughout history. Browse more names starting with E or explore other Old English names.

Popularity Over Time

#77
1950
#11
1960
#5
1970
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2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Ethyl

  • EW Ethel Waters (singer/actress)
  • EK Ethel Kennedy (public figure)

Names Similar to Ethyl

Ethel

Girl

Noble; from Old English æðel meaning noble or distinguished

Ethelda

Girl

Noble maiden combining Old English elements for 'noble' and 'maiden'

Etheline

Girl

Variant of Ethel, from Germanic origin meaning 'noble,' representing dignity and refinement.

Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
5
Starts with
E
Origin
Old English

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