Ethna
e-th-na
US Popularity:5185
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Kernel
If you’re looking for a name people will go nuts for, you’re in luck. With Irish origins, Ethna is typically given to girls and means “kernel.” It’s derived from the name Eithne, a feminine name featured countless times throughout Irish history and folklore. According to Celtic mythology, one member of the Tuatha de Danann, known as Balor, had a daughter named Eithne. There are also at least nine known saints by the name of Eithne. Ethna is a trendy alternative to this traditional name and will give your little one a unique edge that will set them apart from the rest.
Ethna Name Popularity Data
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
1924
#7367
in 1924
+ 26
from 1922
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