What does the name Nettie mean?

The name Nettie means "Short for names ending in nette".

What is the origin of the name Nettie?

Nettie is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 17 babies were named Nettie in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Nettie is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 17 →

All-Time Total: 31,888

Peak Year: 1918

Nettie is a diminutive of the name Annette, which is of French origin. It is derived from the name Anne, meaning "grace" or "favor."

Nettie Stevens - Geneticist, discovered XY sex chromosomes.
Nettie Depp - Actress, known for silent film roles.
Nettie Palmer - Australian writer, critic, and social activist.
Nettie Honeyball - Pioneer of women's football in England.
Nettie Maria Stevens - Botanist, discovered chromosomal basis of sex determination.

Girl names closely related to Nettie

Lillie Mattie Eula Bessie Mable Kensley Shelia Lula

Boy names closely related to Nettie

Channing Kylen Bennie Elbert Earnest Kylin Braylen Rufus

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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