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Etta

Quick answerThe given name 'Etta' is derived from the Germanic word 'Edda', meaning 'prosperous in war', and is related to the Old Norse word 'ett', meaning 'wealth' or 'prosperity'.

English · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#930
TrendStable
Peak year1920
Syllables2
OriginEnglish
LanguageEnglish
CultureEnglish
Letters4
Numerology1 Chaldean 5
Global rank#141

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Etta

The given name 'Etta' is derived from the Germanic word 'Edda', meaning 'prosperous in war', and is related to the Old Norse word 'ett', meaning 'wealth' or 'prosperity'.

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Etymology

The given name 'Etta' is derived from the Germanic word 'Edda', meaning 'prosperous in war', and is related to the Old Norse word 'ett', meaning 'wealth' or 'prosperity'. The name Etta has been used in various cultures, including Germanic and Scandinavian traditions, and has also been associated with the biblical figure of Huldah, a prophetess in the Old Testament.

Etta currently ranks #930 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1920.

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