Ethel name meaning
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What does Ethel mean?
Desirable and Ceaseless Old English and German Ethel means "Noble, Righteous, Aedel or Noble.", a gender insensitive name is used prevalently in Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, English, Icelandic, Finnish and German.. Also Ethel is English cognate of Names Beginning with Ethel-.
Also Ethel is German cognate of Edel. It is celebrated on December 24th.
How do I pronounce Ethel?
e-thel is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Ethel.
Variants of Ethel
Aethel, Athala, Ethell, Edel, Edela, Edell, Athel, Edla
Names that rhyme with EthelHow popular is the name Ethel?
Ethel is a very popular name in United States given to over 280219 babies in 219 years. Currently the moniker is on a rise, in 1896, the moniker grabbed the 6th spot and 8076 baby girls were given the name.
In addition to that, the name has been in the top 10 baby names 16 times Ethel is a familiar baby name in France, it has been in use since 1913 and was able to reach the top 800 names.
In 1953, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 714 on girl names chart when 60 babies were named Ethel. Over 1018 babies in France have been named Ethel.
In England and Wales, Ethel is a unique name where it has been in use since 2000 and has secured the place in top 2000 names.
Recently in 2017, it ranked 1105th when 31 girls were named Ethel. Over 164 people have been named Ethel in England and Wales. Ethel is an uncommon baby name in Ireland, even after 23 years of usage and 161 bearers, the name could just made to the top 217 names in 1969 before vanishing in 2008.
Over 161 babies in Ireland have been named Ethel. It also recently appeared in Belgium baby girl names chart.
But Ethel is a popular baby name in Malawi where every 1 in 400 have the name as well as in, England, South Africa, Philippines, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Nigeria and Argentina.
According to our evaluation, at least 300000 people have been bestowed Ethel around the globe.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2018 | 4327 | 32 | ||
| 2017 | 4796 | 28 | ||
| 2016 | 5244 | 25 | ||
| 2015 | 8893 | 12 | ||
| 2014 | 5980 | 21 | ||
Facts
Ethel in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 0 | 5 | 121 | 133 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1106 |
 | 0 | 5 | 1352 | 1656 |
 | 0 | 5 | 27 | 75 |
 | 0 | 0 | 145 | 0 |
What numbers say about Ethel?
You can live your dream life only if you put your mind to it. It's time you realize that your life success and accomplishments don't depend on other people and their opinion of you but on you and your opinion of yourself. You should stop hoping that everyone will understand and support you. You often doubt your purpose, skills, and existence. Having number 1 as your soul urge no reveals your deep desire to prove yourself to other people and acquire their acceptance.
Parents who liked Ethel, loved these names
- Anita - Dominant and Perpetual Hebrew Anita is used as a gender-neutral name and is commonly used in Indian and Kannada, meaning of Anita is "He (God) Was Gracious or Who Takes Pleasure In New Joys". In 1992, admired Anita ranked 454 on baby girl names chart in United States
- Mabel - Acclaimed and Venerable unisex name Mabel has its origin in Latin and Spanish used specifically in English and Danish languages, meaning of Mabel is "Lovable or Who Deserves to Be Loved"
- Jessie - Originated from Old Persian and Hebrew, Popular and Enduring Jessie is mostly used in Scottish, Swedish and English, Jessie means "Jasmine Flower, Diminutive of Jane or Jesus or Gift" is used customarily as a gender insensitive name
- Lucy - Especially used in Norwegian and Finnish unfading and acclaimed, Lucy means "Bright Born At Daybreak, Shining or Born At Daybreak" that of Latin origin is used for both sexes
- Alton - Alton's meaning is Ella's City, Old City or Ella's Town is rooted from Old English used for both boys and girls is used in Danish, Swedish and Finnish
Middle names for Ethel
These popular and charming middle names flows beautifully with the baby name Ethel .
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Sibling Names for Ethel
If you're considering naming your baby girl Ethel, you might be wondering what names would pair well with it. Luckily, we've compiled a list of sibling names that will complement Ethel's vintage charm and unique appeal. From classic to modern, these names are sure to inspire your search for the perfect baby name combination.
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Famous people named Ethel
- Ethel Rosenberg,
- Ethel Smyth, English composer and a member of the women's suffrage movement
- Ethel Blondin-Andrew, Canadian politician
- Ethel Watts Mumford, American author from New York City
- Ethel Anderson, early twentieth century Australian poet, essayist
- Ethel T. Wead Mick, founder of the Masonic girls' organization The International Order of Job's Daughters and served as its first Supreme Guardian
- Ethel Lina White, British crime writer, best
- Ethel Snowden, British socialist, human rights activist
- Ethel Reed, internationally recognized American graphic artist
- Ethel Soliven Timbol, journalist and was the lifestyle editor of the Manila Bulletin
- Ethel Dickenson, educator and nurse born in St
- Ethel Armes, American journalist and historian
- Ethel Walker, Scottish painter of portraits, flower-pieces
- Ethel Armitage, British archer
- Ethel the Frog, heavy metal band formed in 1976 in Hull, England
- Ethel Hall, American silent film actress
- Ethel Teare, American silent film actress from Phoenix, Arizona
- Ethel Barrett, prolific Christian writer, speaker
- Ethel Locke King, DBE (1864–1956; née Gore-Browne
- Ethel Cooper, Australian musician and diarist best
- Ethel Pearson, British humanitarian
- Ethel Gabriel, American record producer with a four-decade career at RCA Victor
- Ethel Shakespear, English geologist
- Ethel May Dixie, South African botanical artist
- Ethel Mutharika, First Lady of Malawi and wife of the President of Malawi
- Ethel Maude Proffitt Stephenson, American lawyer
- Ethel Marshall, American badminton player noted for her mobility and shot-making prowess
- Ethel Sargant, British botanist
- Ethel Merman, American actress and singer
- Ethel Waters, American singer and actress
- Ethel Barrymore, American actress and a member of the Barrymore family of actors
- Ethel Kennedy, American human-rights campaigner and widow of Senator Robert F. Kennedy
- Ethel Remey, American actress
- Ethel M. Dell, British writer of over 30 popular romance novels and several short stories
- Ethel Lynn Beers, American poet best
- Ethel Turner, English-born Australian novelist and children's literature writer
- Ethel Voynich, Irish novelist and musician
- Ethel Mairet, British hand loom weaver
- Ethel Shutta, American actress and singer,
- Ethel Percy Andrus, long-time educator and the first woman high school principal
- Ethel Cochrane, former Canadian Senator having represented the province of Newfoundland and Labrador
- Ethel Stark, Canadian violinist and conductor
- Ethel Catherwood, Canadian athlete
- Ethel Grandin, American silent film actress
- Ethel L. Payne, African-American journalist
- Ethel Skinner, fictional character
- Ethel Lavenu, British stage actress
- Ethel Mannin, http://hdl
- Ethel Smith, American organist
- Ethel du Pont, American heiress and socialite and a member of the prominent du Pont family
- Ethel Wilson, Canadian writer of short stories and novels
Lists having Ethel
- Boys names beginning with E
- Girls names beginning with E
- American Baby Names
- English Baby Names
- German Baby Names
- Danish Baby Names
- Finnish Baby Names
- Norwegian Baby Names
- Swedish Baby Names
- Popular Girl Names in United States (1939)
- Baby Names that mean Noble
- Baby Names that mean Righteous