Eth Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Eth Name at a Glance

Name	Eth
Meaning	Diminutive of Ethel: From the Old English 'aethel' meaning noble. Also a diminutive of Etheldreda, Ethelinda, and other feminine names beginning with Ethel-. Famous bearer: American actresses Ethel Merman and Ethel Barrymore.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Eth Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Eth means “Diminutive of Ethel: From the Old English 'aethel' meaning noble. Also a diminutive of Etheldreda, Ethelinda, and other feminine names beginning with Ethel-. Famous bearer: American actresses Ethel Merman and Ethel Barrymore”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Eth Name Origin

Our database records Eth under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Eth a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Eth is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Eth

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