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Name Origin

Ethan is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'strong' or 'firm.'

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Famous People

Ethan Hawke (1970-)

Actor, Director, Writer

  • Academy Award Nominations for Best Actor and Best Adapted Screenplay
  • Known for roles in films like 'Dead Poets Society', 'Training Day', and the 'Before' trilogy

Ethan Coen (1957-)

Filmmaker

  • Academy Awards for Best Original Screenplay ('Fargo') and Best Director ('No Country for Old Men')
  • Part of the acclaimed Coen brothers filmmaking duo

Ethan Allen (1738-1789)

Revolutionary War General, Furniture Maker

  • Founded the Green Mountain Boys militia
  • Captured Fort Ticonderoga during the American Revolution
  • Founded Ethan Allen furniture company

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