Ethel

Pronunciation: [ EHTH-uhl ]

Boy Name #26,504 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Ethel is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EHTH-uhl.

Parents who love the name Ethel often also consider Ethel, Etta, Ettie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #26,504
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Ethen #4161

Nicknames

Eth Ety Ethie

Also a Girl Name

Ethel is also used as a girl name, ranked #4921.

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Similar Names

Ethel Etta Ettie Ethelyn Etha Ethyl Etna Etter

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ethel

Is Ethel a boy or girl name?

Ethel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #26504. As a girl name, it is ranked #4921. Ethel is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Ethel?

Ethel is pronounced EHTH-uhl.

How popular is the name Ethel?

Ethel is currently ranked #26504 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Ethel?

Common nicknames for Ethel include Eth, Ety, and Ethie.

Is Ethel a common or rare name?

Ethel is an uncommon name, ranked #26504 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Ethel

Ethel is a boy name .

Is Ethel a boy or girl name? Ethel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #26,504 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,921. Ethel is more commonly used as a girl name.

Ethel is currently ranked #26,504 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Ethel include Eth, Ety, and Ethie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Ethel include Ethen . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.