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Ethelwynn
What do you all think of the name Ethelwynn? Also what names do you think go well with it?
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Having mulled it over, I like it. It's nicer than plain Ethel. There were quite a few of them in the UK in the late 19th century, with various spellings: -win, -wyne, wynne, wynd etc. -wyn looks more balanced to me, and was most common.
Ethelwyn Mary, Ethelwyn Maud, Ethelwyn Mabel & Ethelwyn Grace were common combo choices. It seems to work best with short, simple names.
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It's lovely. I've never heard of it before. Is it used in literature anywhere?Hmm, maybe: Ethelwynn Joan or Ethelwynn Therese or Ethelwynn Marta.
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Finch, it's used in George Macdonalds Annals of a Quiet Neighborhood, The Seaboard Parish and The Vicars Daughter.
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It's quite good, isn't it? Ethel alone, no, but the "wynn" changes it for the better. I'm not good at combos, though.
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I like it but not sure about it's usability. It seems rather medieval.Ethelwynn Madge
Ethelwynn Docia
Ethelwynn Penelope
Ethelwynn Joye
Ethelwynn Jessica
Ethelwynn Simone
Ethelwynn Brielle
Ethelwynn Fleur
Ethelwynn Permelia
Ethelwynn Richardine
Ethelwynn Mary
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I prefer simply Ethel and do not feel the need to embellish it. However for some reason it reminds me of nature, and that alone makes it a little charming for me in its own way.I'll try some combos just for fun. It's a cute little name with a lot of nickname opportunities. Winnie, Ethel, etc.Ethelwynn Florence
Ethelwynn Matilda
Ethelwynn Scarlett
Ethelwynn Sorrel
Ethelwynn Margot
Ethelwynn Rosemary
Ethelwynn Linnea
Ethelwynn Mercy
Ethelwynn Bluebell
Ethelwynn Autumn
Ethelwynn Isolde
Ethelwynn Enfys
Ethelwynn Maeve
Ethelwynn Hermione
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I think: not suitable for a human child.
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