Female Name
Nettie
ˈnɛt.i
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
Baldur's Gate characters
black history
Bob Dylan songs
civil rights
cornetists
currently out of the US top 1000
diminutives
ends in -ie
Hunters characters
inventors
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
63/100
classic120%
youthful65%
informal80%
natural140%
wholesome120%
refined80%
strange80%
simple80%
Meaning & Etymology
Nettie is a diminutive form of names ending in 'nette', such as Annette or Jeanette. It is often used as a nickname or a given name in English-speaking countries. The name carries a sense of familiarity and endearment, often associated with warmth and approachability.
Etymology
Original Form:
Diminutive of names ending in 'nette'
Evolution:
The name Nettie evolved as a shortened, affectionate form of longer names like Annette and Jeanette, which themselves have French origins. Over time, Nettie became a standalone name.
Source:
Historical naming conventions and linguistic studies