Female Name
Hettie
ˈhɛt.i
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
currently out of the US top 1000
diminutives
Disney characters
ends in -ie
Squishmallows
The Owl House characters
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
67/100
classic65%
youthful120%
informal120%
common80%
natural120%
wholesome100%
strange80%
simple140%
comedic80%
Meaning & Etymology
Hetty or Hettie is a female first name, often a diminutive form (hypocorism) of Henrietta or Hester. It is used as a nickname or affectionate form of these names, reflecting a sense of familiarity and endearment.
Etymology
Original Form:
Henrietta or Hester
Evolution:
The name evolved as a diminutive form, commonly used in English-speaking cultures to create a more informal or affectionate version of the original names.
Source:
Historical usage and linguistic studies on diminutive forms in English.