I know Edith is more popular but I think I like this more. Ethlynn, Adoption of these forms of Ethel was at its highest in the 1890s (AVERAGE #1221), but now, forms such as Ethelyn have gone out of style. Mein Name ist Ethel habe ihn von einer Engländerin ,die für mich 1949 Kindersachen geschickt hat. But then the moment fades and I end up still not liking this name :/. Ethel is a name we once declared as 'So Far Out They'll Probably Always Be Out,' but with the return of other names on that list and with its new starbaby cred via Lily Allen, its soft sound and admirable meaning, we're not so sure. Ethel falls into the classic name category. First used as an independent name in the 1840s, and made somewhat popular then by a character named Ethel in Thackeray's novel "The Newcomes" (1855). Ethelynn, Recommended sound-alike names are Bethel, Chel, Elthea, Erthel (see Eartha), Estel, Esther▼, Ethna, Ethnea, Ethnee, Ethni, Ettey, Itzel and Rahel. Unfortunately I lost him in March of 2012. She married Robert F. Kennedy in 1950, and the couple had 11 children together. Ethlin, A famous bearer was American actress and singer Ethel Merman (1908-1984). haha. © 2020 Nameberry.com. Not so distinguished: Ethel Mertz on "I Love Lucy". I really liked this until someone pronounced it 'Athel', like are you being serious!? Nameberry is a registered trademark of Nameberry, LLC. When I was first pregnant, I had I dream in which I named my son "Athel", I've always loved this name. Ethyll,

Ethel is also too lispy-sounding for my tastes (others like Ethan and Esther bother me but not to the extent that Ethel does, for some reason). BabyCenter is committed to providing the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information in the world. I'm usually a sucker for most/many vintage, ready-for-revival, so-out-it's-in names, but I'm not feeling it for this one; if I squint and concentrate really hard, I can sort of see the appeal? First used as an independent name in the 1840s, and made somewhat popular then by a character named Ethel in Thackeray's novel "The Newcomes" (1855). It was popularized by the novels The Newcomes (1855) by William Makepeace Thackeray and The Daisy Chain (1856) by C. M. Yonge. The name Ethel brings back to mind my nightmare days of organic chemistry- I associate this name with chemical compounds too much for me to even tentatively begin to like Ethel. Ethel is unique yet compelling due to its memorable and mesmerizing nature. The name does have some good qualities, and I want to appreciate its beauty. Yes! I understand most people however, do not agree with me, though that doesn't change my opinion.
If you didn't find an alternative name that you like better than Ethel, try our name generator. Ethelynne, Short form of names beginning with the Old English element æðel meaning "noble".It was coined in the 19th century, when many Old English names were revived. Sounds like a chemical. Ethelinda, See Aethel for further details. Now THOSE, we think we can safely say, are so far out they'll always be out. Ethel Waters, singer. hilarious character (she's one of the lead pick-a-little ladies.

Ethel Merman, singer/actress. E thel as a girls' name is pronounced ETH-el. Other well-known bearers have been musical stars Ethel Merman and Ethel Waters and Robert Kennedy's widow. Ethille, A wonderfully distinctive name. Looking Beyond Emma and Ella: Who's next. My partner and I have a special sweet spot for this name for a boy, sadly it isn't listed on this site but I've seen boys named Athel before. Ethelle, The name Ethel means Noble and is of English origin. I've always thought it sounded like a person trying to cough something up. Edith, Eleanor, Charlotte, Hazel, Evelyn, Mabel, Willow, Ruby, Adelaide, Iris, Alice, Josephine, See name meaning, origin, popularity, and related names. Ethel is out there without being made up. But after reading that, I can't unhear a-hole! Ethel Barrymore, actress.

The meaning is the only thing it has going for it.

My mother was a huge 'I Love Lucy' fan, so I grew up watching the show. It's just the kind of frumpy, out-of-date name I love. They also pronounced Effie as 'Affie' so maybe I shouldn't think into it too much as they clearly have no idea what they're saying. Ethelda, Ethel Kennedy (née Skakel; born April 11, 1928) is an American human rights advocate.Kennedy is the widow of U.S. What does Ethel mean? At the turn of the last century, when Ethel Barrymore was the belle of Broadway, her first name was wildly popular, a Top 10 name for sixteen years and in the Top 100 until 1939. On 'I Love Lucy' Ethel's middle name was Mae. Senator Robert F. Kennedy as well as the sixth child of George Skakel and Ann Brannack. Ethel is a name that's been used primarily by parents who are considering baby names for girls. Ethelin, It is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Ethel is "noble". Would you like to follow Ethel? A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z. I'm gradually falling in love with almost every name that I previously dismissed as "too much of an old lady name", but some, like Ethel, are taking longer to like - but tentatively getting there...! The name Ethel is a girl's name of English origin meaning "noble maiden". The classic name Ethel, has a wonderfully luminous quality. I wasn't at first keen on the name, but after listening to a song titled Ethel, it grew on me. Ethel is a diminutive of Aethel. Short form of old names containing ethel like Etheldreda. Me too! It sounds like a person has a lisp saying a-hole.

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Estelle is much nicer. Etheline, Prominent variation forms of Ethel ranked in the Top 2000 are Etha, Ethelda, Etheleen, Ethelene, Ethelyn, Ethlyn and Ethyl. For the record, Ethel Mertz was not on The Honeymooners...she was a character on I Love Lucy (Lucy's neighbor and best friend). Too many years of organic chemistry for me... Ethel will always remind me of ethyl groups! You will receive an email (no more than once per day) summarizing any new mentions of Ethel on Nameberry. ...and I love this name almost as much as I love the character of Ethel Mertz!!

It is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Ethel is "noble". Short form of old names containing ethel like Etheldreda. ASSOCIATED WITH old english, noble, old, novel (literary), VARIANTS Atal, Ehtel, Etel, Etelka, Eth, Etha, Ethelda, Etheleen, Ethelene, Ethelin, Ethelinda, Etheline, Ethelyn▼, Ethelynne, Ethill, Ethille, Ethlin, Ethlyn, Ethlynn, Ethyl▼, Ethyll, Ethel is a very prominent first name for females (#125 out of 4276, Top 3%) but an uncommon surname for all people. Ethel fell away from such Old English appellations as Ethelberta, Ethelreda and Ethelinda. "Ethel Mertz" was Lucy's sidekick on I Love Lucy--not The Honeymooners. Not sure this one is ready to come back, but vintage names are in, so who knows? Ethel ▼ as a girls' name is pronounced ETH-el. This will always be the Worst Witch's foe Ethel Hallow to me. Some famous bearers of this name include: Ethel Barrymore. I have always disliked this name.
Same here. I adore the name Lucille "Lucy" as well, but it is too common for me to consider using. I think Ethel Mae is adorable. Ethyl, Reminds me of Ethel Toffelmeyer from the Music Man, (positive connection!) It allows you to go beyond the similarities of a name, which can provide a lot of inspiration! Tentatively beginning to like it. Nameberry is a registered trademark of Nameberry, LLC. Actresses Ethel Barrymore, Ethel Merman. To rate names on Nameberry, please register for an account or log in to an existing account. Ethel definition, a female given name: from a Germanic word meaning “noble.” See more. Ethlyn, Ich war nie so richtig glücklich mit dem Namen Ethel,Ursula Alma | am 24.03.2010 um 16:26 Uhr Girl's name meaning, origin, and popularity, Alternatives to A-list celebrity baby names, Baby names inspired by African American sports stars, Old-fashioned baby names due for a revival, All pregnancy, parenting, and birth videos >, the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Ethill, I personally adore this name. These names tend to be less frequently used than Ethel.