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Origin: British

Meaning: Noble

Ethelyn is a girl's name of English origin, meaning "noble" in Old English. This more whimsical version of Ethel will give baby a deep admiration for all things vintage. Whether they love reading the classics, raiding your closet, or marveling at the function of a floppy disk, they'll love anything with retro vibes—especially you! Ethelyn also draws from the classic suffix “lyn,” meaning "lake" in Welsh, so baby may love going with the flow or be a deep thinker.