UK girl's name
Ettalie
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially meaning "bright" or "noble".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ettalie is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ettalie popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3015, with 8 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 8 births.
This profile covers 19 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2022 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 19 living people in the UK are called Ettalie. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ettalie ranked #3015 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 8 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 8 girls were registered as Ettalie.
- • About 19 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ettalie as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3015
2024
Births in 2024
8
Latest year
Peak year
2023
8 births
Estimated living
19
2026
Meaning
What does Ettalie mean?
The given name Ettalie has its roots in the Old English language, originating from the region that is now known as England during the Anglo-Saxon period, which spanned from the 5th to the 11th century. The name is derived from the Old English words "ead," meaning "prosperous" or "wealthy," and "lie," meaning "a meadow" or "a clearing." Thus, the name Ettalie can be interpreted as "prosperous meadow" or "wealthy clearing."
While the name's origins can be traced back to Old English, it is worth noting that it was relatively uncommon during the Anglo-Saxon era. The earliest recorded instance of the name Ettalie appears in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. In this document, the name is listed as "Æthellie," a variant spelling that reflects the name's evolution over time.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Ettalie remained relatively obscure, with only a handful of documented cases. One notable bearer of the name was Ettalie de Montfort, a noblewoman who lived in the 13th century and was known for her involvement in the political affairs of her time.
As the centuries passed, the name Ettalie continued to be used, albeit infrequently. In the 16th century, the name gained some prominence with the birth of Ettalie Devereux, the daughter of Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, who was a prominent figure in the court of Queen Elizabeth I.
In the 18th century, the name Ettalie was borne by Ettalie Wynne, a Welsh poet and writer who was celebrated for her contributions to the literary scene of her time. She was born in 1737 and passed away in 1803.
Another noteworthy figure with the name Ettalie was Ettalie Vignoles, a French artist and sculptor who lived in the 19th century. She was born in 1824 and is renowned for her intricate sculpted works, many of which are on display in various museums throughout France.
It is worth mentioning that while the name Ettalie has a rich history, it has remained relatively uncommon throughout the centuries. Nevertheless, its unique and melodic sound has endured, and the name continues to be used, albeit sparingly, in various parts of the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ettalie over time
The chart below shows babies named Ettalie registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2022 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ettalie, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 8 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ettalie by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ettalie was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3870 | 19 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Ettalie
- Emily 121,621
- Ella 69,101
- Ellie 63,522
- Evie 52,944
- Emma 50,755
- Eleanor 40,576
- Elizabeth 39,225
- Erin 34,816
- Eva 29,738
- Evelyn 26,911
- Elsie 23,671
- Emilia 22,167
FAQ
Ettalie: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ettalie in the UK right now?
In 2024, Ettalie was ranked #3015 for girls in England and Wales, with 8 births registered.
When was Ettalie most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 8 babies registered as Ettalie in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ettalie?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially meaning "bright" or "noble".
How many people are called Ettalie in the UK?
A total of 19 babies have been registered as Ettalie across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.