Etta

Girl's name

Etta is a diminutive form of the name Henrietta, which is of German origin. It means "ruler of the household."

Meaning Home ruler
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 266
Peak year 1920

Appears In These Collections

Names Starting With E

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Etta James - Singer known for "At Last"
  • Etta Baker - Blues guitarist and singer
  • Etta Moten Barnett - Actress and singer
  • Etta Jones - Jazz singer
  • Etta Palm d'Aelders - Dutch feminist and writer

Sisters for Etta

Girl names closely related to Etta

Luella Greta Ida Harriet Sylvie Tenley Lenora Mabel

Brothers for Etta

Boy names closely related to Etta

Crosby Otto Lewis Howard Wallace Boden Walter Edmund

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Etta

America Americo Enrico Enrique Enriqueta Hal Hallie Harriet

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