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in reply to a message by Pie
I find it an attractive sound. It is still a little 'old lady' to me but I can definitely appreciate why it was as popular as it was (unlike some other names like Gladys or something!). ith/eth is one of my favourite sounds in girls' names and I also like the 'el' sound. It is a pretty name :)
The only Ethel I have known was a great-Aunt who died when I was about 6 or 7. I have strong memories of her house being dark and smelling of old lady with lots of floral couches and lace doilies and she always offered me plain crackers and water as a snack and we couldn't touch anything or do anything when we were there. I'm sure she was nice enough but I think that's why I do still associate it too much with someone elderly despite appreciating the aesthetics of the name.
The only Ethel I have known was a great-Aunt who died when I was about 6 or 7. I have strong memories of her house being dark and smelling of old lady with lots of floral couches and lace doilies and she always offered me plain crackers and water as a snack and we couldn't touch anything or do anything when we were there. I'm sure she was nice enough but I think that's why I do still associate it too much with someone elderly despite appreciating the aesthetics of the name.
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