Ethel

Pronunciation: [ EHTH-uhl ]

Girl Name #4,921 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #4921, Ethel is an uncommon girl name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Ethel is a girl name, recorded for 27 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EHTH-uhl.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #4,921
Total SSA Count: 27

Nicknames

Eth Ety Ethie

Also a Boy Name

Ethel is also used as a boy name, ranked #26504.

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Similar Names

Etta Ettie Ethelyn Etha Ethyl Etna Etter Ethel

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ethel

Is Ethel a boy or girl name?

Ethel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #4921. As a boy name, it is ranked #26504. 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 #4921 in popularity for girl 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 #4921 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Ethel

Ethel is a girl name .

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

Ethel is currently ranked #4,921 in popularity for girl 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.