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Ethel

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Moonbea · 30/04/2019 18:43

What do you think of the name Ethel?

Is it too old fashioned?

What middle name would go with it?

Opinions and ideas please.

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EdithWeston · 01/05/2019 07:24

It's just as frumpy as Edith was not so long ago.

I really don't think it's any harsher-sounding than any other girls name that contains a 'th' or endin 'el'

margaritasbythesea · 01/05/2019 07:16

My Grandmother was called Ethel and hated it.

MondeoFan · 01/05/2019 07:12

I love old fashioned names I have 2 DDs myself with old ladies names but I'm just not sure about this one.
I think it's the sound F-all
I think there are better names out there

Happyandglorious · 01/05/2019 06:53

Ethel to me is the ultimate old biddy name. But like pp said def a marmite name. Personally, I can't hear it without thinking of Ethel from Eastenders.

flumpybear · 01/05/2019 06:28

It's a marmite name, my grandmothers name too - and honestly I think it's awful. Don't forget st school she'll be called Effel by those who pronounce th as an f

Durgasarrow · 01/05/2019 05:00

Are you kidding? This would not even be a good name for a dog.

Singlenotsingle · 01/05/2019 04:40

Ethel? Horrible!

HeronLanyon · 01/05/2019 04:24

I like it but wouldn’t want to be called it.
What about Esther ? Similar vibe but a little less of a challenge?

Alicewond · 01/05/2019 04:09

If you want to have a 80 year old baby sure :)

llangennith · 01/05/2019 04:07

Ethel and Gladys are old names that should never be revived.

RosieMapleLeaf · 01/05/2019 04:04

No. That was my Granny's name and she hated it with a passion. Always asked to be called Mrs rather than her first name, even by her friends.

floraloctopus · 01/05/2019 03:12

Meet Ethel....not the sharpest knive in the drawer!

Ethel
MercyBodle · 01/05/2019 03:09

A vintage name that's not ready for a return, I think. I don't find it attractive at all. It was one of the most popular names in its time though, so may come back at some time.

FurrySlipperBoots · 01/05/2019 02:28

Horrendous. If you must go 'Old lady', Edie is preferable.

raeray · 01/05/2019 02:21

Ethel Isabella
Ethel Caroline
Ethel Alexandra

I think once little Ethel was here people would fall in love with the name because it's hers.

I think a longer traditional but slightly more popular middle name goes well with it

EdtheBear · 01/05/2019 01:29

Does she come with a pug?

Sorry Op has to be nicer names out there.

Tavannach · 01/05/2019 01:17

Ghastly.

Aquamarine1029 · 01/05/2019 01:12

Christ on a bike, no. It's old fashioned in the worst way possible. It's just ugly.

BelulahBlanca · 01/05/2019 01:05

It’s horrible

JenniferJareau · 01/05/2019 01:00

It's awful, it really is. Dreary, frumpy & unusable IMO.

Agree

Willow2017 · 01/05/2019 00:58

Awful.
Sounds awful when spoken, just sounds 'ugly' sorry op.

I remember 'The Streak' too, great song, loved the 'voices'.😁

SemperIdem · 01/05/2019 00:46

It is hands down the ugliest name in existence. It sounds like a noise someone makes whilst very out of breath after running.

Sophronia · 30/04/2019 23:17

I wonder why other names from that era are making a comeback, but Ethel is so unpopular.

Ethel Charlotte
Ethel Florence
Ethel Joy
Ethel Hannah
Ethel Rebecca
Ethel Susannah

villainousbroodmare · 30/04/2019 22:44

Nope. Eithne (ETH-na) is a nice Irish name which has a similar but imo much lighter tone.

MrsBungle · 30/04/2019 22:42

So dowdy!

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