Ethel

Ethel Meaning & Origin

About Ethel
The name Ethel is of Old English origin and means "noble" or "noble maiden." It is derived from the word "æðel," which signifies nobility, and was a popular name during the Anglo-Saxon period. Ethel is a name that conveys a sense of dignity, grace, and high social status.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ethel are female.

Ethel Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 3.70% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
A0L
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 TH AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛθəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('A0L', 'ATL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ethel in Braille

Here's how to represent Ethel in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Ethel in braille

How to Spell the Name Ethel in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Ethel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ethel in sign language

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