Name meaning
Ethelyn
may mean “noble”
- Origin
- Old English, via English
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Spellings
- Ethelyn · Ethel
- Say it
- ETH-eh-lin
- Letters
- 7
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Ethelyn joins the Old English æðel, noble, with the ending -lyn. It is a modern form of Ethel. The source is not certain.
Roots
From Old English æðel (noble).
Where it is used
Ethel is a related name.
Ethelyn name FAQ
What does the name Ethelyn mean?
Ethelyn may mean “noble”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. From Old English æðel (noble).
Where does the name Ethelyn come from?
Ethelyn is of Old English, via English origin.
How do you pronounce Ethelyn?
Ethelyn is usually pronounced ETH-eh-lin.
Is Ethelyn a boy's or a girl's name?
Ethelyn is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Ethelyn?
Related spellings and forms include Ethel.
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Sources
Name data: Public-Census, SSA-Census, Wikidata. Recorded in national birth and census statistics. Meaning and background researched by our team and written in our own words.