Ethel
Ethel (name) means a female given name from Old English, popular at the turn of the 20th century. Example: “If it is so false, and base, and hollow, this great world […] why does Ethel Newcome cling to it? Will you be fairer, dear, with any other name than your own?”
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Etymology
Short form of names of Old English origin beginning with Ethel-, æþele (“noble”). First used in the 19th century. Cognate to the Germanic Adela and Adele.
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What does “Ethel” mean?
The word “Ethel” means a female given name from Old English, popular at the turn of the 20th century.
How do you pronounce “Ethel”?
“Ethel” is pronounced EH-thihl (/ˈɛθɪl/ in IPA).
How do you use “Ethel” in a sentence?
Here is “Ethel” used in a sentence: “"I have come to seek your counsel in your most ethel of ethical capacities. My problem is wholly mechanical.".”
What is another word for “Ethel”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Ethel” include odal.
What part of speech is “Ethel”?
Depending on how it is used, “Ethel” can be a name, a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “Ethel” come from?
The word “Ethel” dates back to around 1800 and comes from Old English. Short form of names of Old English origin beginning with Ethel-, æþele (“noble”). First used in the 19th century. Cognate to the Germanic Adela and Adele.
Is “Ethel” a common word?
“Ethel” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Ethel” have?
“Ethel” has 14 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a female given name from Old English, popular at the turn of the 20th century.