Aletta
Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Aletta
The given name 'Aletta' is derived from the Germanic word 'adal' meaning 'noble' and is related to the Old High German word 'adal', with the suffix '-etta' indicating a diminutive or affectionate form.
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Etymology
The given name 'Aletta' is derived from the Germanic word 'adal' meaning 'noble' and is related to the Old High German word 'adal', with the suffix '-etta' indicating a diminutive or affectionate form. The name Aletta is primarily associated with Dutch and German cultures, and it has been used in various forms throughout history, including as a variant of the name Alethea, which was popularized in the 17th century by the English poet and philosopher Thomas Traherne.
Aletta currently ranks #5,565 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1935.
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