Ettel

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Pronounced ET-tel /ˈɛt.tɛl/Medium

Meaning: A Yiddish name, variously a form of Etta ('noble', from Germanic) and linked to Esther ('a star'); routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Noble; a star: Ettel is Yiddish. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'ET-tel').

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Origin LowYiddish

MeaningA Yiddish name, variously a form of Etta ('noble', from Germanic) and linked to Esther ('a star'); routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2025)#8019 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 217

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ettel is a Yiddish name, variously a form of Etta ('noble', from Germanic) and linked to Esther ('a star'; routes uncertain, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'ET-tel').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, noble-and-a-star at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Ettel is a Yiddish name, variously a form of Etta ('noble') and linked to Esther ('a star') — a crisp, classic name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'ET-tel').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Ettel — routes uncertain

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ettel mean?

Ettel is Yiddish, variously a form of Etta ('noble') and linked to Esther ('a star'); the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Ettel?

It's said ET-tel /ˈɛt.tɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ettel a boy or girl name?

Ettel is a girl's name.

How popular is Ettel?

Ettel is a very rare name in the U.S.