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Ethelyn

ETH-eh-lin

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

English

Total Births

4,450

Peak Year

#168 in 1920

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Ethelyn is an English name derived from the Old English "æðel" meaning "noble" and "līn" a diminutive suffix.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

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Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

NobleKindElegantGraceful

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