Hetta
Germanic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Hetta
Hetta is a diminutive form of Henrietta, derived from the Germanic name Heinrich (Henry), meaning "estate ruler" or "home ruler" from the elements "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler).
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Etymology
Hetta is a diminutive form of Henrietta, derived from the Germanic name Heinrich (Henry), meaning "estate ruler" or "home ruler" from the elements "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler). The name has been primarily used in English-speaking and Scandinavian cultures, with notable historical use among European royalty and the British upper classes during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Hetta currently ranks #1,764 in the United States as a girl's name.
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