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Ethel

American  
[eth-uhl] / ˈɛθ əl /

noun

  1. a female given name: from a Germanic word meaning “noble.”


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"Ethel was instrumental in securing Longshaw for the nation," says Craig.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

While out walking his dog Ethel beside the river, she unexpectedly fell in.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Avery McTaggart, an agent at L.A.-based TBA Agency whose clients include Jungle, Big Thief, Remi Wolf and Ethel Cain, says the premise of an AI agent risks oversimplifying what booking agents actually do.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

At Ethel Walker, its curriculum requires real-world experience with money.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

Mary had five children: Gertrude, Ethel, George, me, and Imogene.

From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers

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