Female Name
Mette
ˈmɛ.də
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
diminutives
ends in -ette
gemstones
nature
Norwegian royal family
princesses
top 10 in Denmark
underwater
white
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
72/100
youthful65%
informal80%
natural120%
wholesome140%
refined65%
strange80%
simple100%
serious80%
Meaning & Etymology
Mette is a female given name of Scandinavian origin, specifically a Danish diminutive of Margaret. It is also considered a variant of Matilda. The name carries connotations of pearl, derived from the Greek 'margarites', which is the root of Margaret. Mette is pronounced as [MEH-teh] in Danish.
Etymology
Original Form:
Margaret
Evolution:
From Margaret to Mette, a diminutive form in Danish.
Source:
Scandinavian naming traditions