Name meaning
Etta
means “home ruler”
- Origin
- Germanic, via English
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- English, American, Italian
- Spellings
- Etta · Henrietta
- Say it
- ET-ah
- Letters
- 4
Researched meaning
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Etta is a short form of Henrietta and other names ending in -etta. The singer Etta James made it famous.
Roots
Short form of Henrietta (Germanic haim + rīk).
Where it is used
Henrietta and Hattie are related.
Famous people named Etta
- Etta James
Etta name FAQ
What does the name Etta mean?
Etta means “home ruler”. Short form of Henrietta (Germanic haim + rīk).
Where does the name Etta come from?
Etta is of Germanic, via English origin. Today it is used in English, American, Italian families.
How do you pronounce Etta?
Etta is usually pronounced ET-ah.
Is Etta a boy's or a girl's name?
Etta is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Etta?
Related spellings and forms include Henrietta.
Who are famous people named Etta?
Etta James.
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Sources
Name data: NWOF dossier, Public-Census, SSA-Census, Wikidata. Recorded in national birth and census statistics. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words.