Ethel

Girl's name

Ethel is of Old English origin, derived from the word "æthel," meaning "noble" or "noble kind."

Meaning Noble
Origin English
U.S. births in 2023 27
Peak year 1918

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Ethel Merman - Broadway actress known for powerful singing voice.
  • Ethel Waters - Jazz and blues singer and actress.
  • Ethel Barrymore - Acclaimed stage and film actress.
  • Ethel Kennedy - Widow of Robert F. Kennedy.
  • Ethel Rosenberg - Executed for espionage during Cold War.
  • Ethel Smyth - Composer and suffragette.
  • Ethel Booba - Filipina comedian and social media personality.

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