Ethel

Old English name

Ethel is a female given name, old-fashioned in English-speaking countries and now rarely used for babies.

It was popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, giving it a grandmotherly association today.

The name derives from an Old English element meaning "noble."

vintage-name

Ada

Pentagon's procedural coding language

Edith · Florence · Gertrude · Harriet · Ida · Josephine · Lillian · Mabel · Nora · Olive

nostalgia

antique

Old valued collectible

retro · old-fashioned · quaint · bygone · yesteryear · heirloom · classic · traditional · period · heritage

character

gracious

Pleasantly kind and courteous

  • warmModerately heated, or friendly
  • kindType or caring
  • dignifiedComposed and respectable

refined · gentle · proper · charming · pleasant · hospitable · maternal · nurturing · steadfast · dependable

Categories
Opposites
name era/generation

EthelMadison

Wisconsin's governmental seat

Kaylee · Nevaeh · Brooklyn · Paisley · Mackenzie

name style/aesthetic

EthelChic

Stylishly elegant quality

Fresh · Contemporary · Cool

Phrases
Family

ethylene

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G