Origin, Meaning, And History of Etta
Etta is a traditionally feminine name with German roots. The name can be a diminutive of any name that ends with ‘etta.’ It is believed that the name is specifically derived from the name Henrietta. Henrietta is the Latinate form of Henriette, which is the feminine form of Henri, and a French form of Heinrich. Heinrich is derived from the German name Heimirich, composed of the elements ‘heim,’ meaning ‘home, and ‘rih,’ meaning ‘ruler.’ The name thus means ‘home ruler.’ The name could have been a titular or occupational one, referring to someone who owned or managed an estate.
The vintage two-syllable name is predominantly used in English-speaking cultures, where it is phonetically spelled as ‘EHT-a’ or ‘EHT-uh.’ If you want to explore masculine versions of this historic name, Harry and Henry are some of the more classical names for your little prince.
Ettie and Hettie are some of the most popular variants that Etta has that are used universally. Interestingly, several cultures and languages have invented their versions, such as Henriette in Danish, Dutch, French, German, and Norwegian, Jette in Danish, Henny in Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish, Enrica in Italian, Inta in Latvian, Jindřiška in Czech, and Henryka in Polish. Many spelling variations of Etta exist and are becoming popular among parents, such as Eta, Etah, and Ettah. Some popular pet names of the name Etta include Etti, Ettie, Etty, Ettey, and Tata.
In fiction and literature, Etta is quite a popular name among screenwriters for unique characters. The 1999 American legal film年代now Falling on Cedarsincludes a character named Etta Heine. Most notably, the 1995 American TV seriesAmerican Gothichas a character by the name of Etta Bowen.
The American seriesMiraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noiralso has a character named Etta Cesaire. For comic book lovers, the comic stripWonder Womanin the DC Universe comprises a character named Etta Candy.
Etta
Girl
Christianity
German, Teutonic
How To Pronounce Etta?
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Listen to the sound of the name Etta in German.
Listen to the sound of the name Etta in English.
Famous People Named Etta
- Etta LeeAmerican silent film actress best known for her role in the 1933 film International House
- Etta McDanielAmerican actress best known for her role in the 1933 film King Kong
- Etta SempleAmerican feminist activist, president of the Kansas Freethought Association
- Etta Driscoll PisanoAmerican breast imaging researcher, considered one of the 20 most influential people in radiology
- Etta Wedell MastbaumAmerican philanthropist and art collector, collected artworks by sculptor Auguste Rodin to become 2nd largest collection
- Etta HulmeAmerican editorial cartoonist, won the National Cartoonists Society Editorial Cartoon Award for 1981 and 1998
Etta On The Popularity Chart
Etta is a very unique and popular name for babies in recent times. The graphs by the SSA show its popularity and ranking over the years.
Popularity Over Time
年代ince 2005, a significant rise in the popularity of Etta has been seen, peaking in 2021 when 283 babies per million were given the name. Glance through the graph for more insight.
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Over the years, a significant increase in Etta’s ranking was seen. In 2020, Etta was ranked at 924. Check the graph for more details.
年代ource:年代ocial Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Etta
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Popular Sibling Names For Etta
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Boy Sibling Names For Etta
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Eadwin
Edel
Edelhard
Ediline
Ediltrudis
Edina
Edingu
Edlyn
Edmon
Edmond
Girl Sibling Names For Etta
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Eadaion
Eatta
Eda
Edelina
Edeline
Edelle
Edelot
Edeltraud
Edeltraut
Edeltrude
Other Popular Names Beginning With E
Looking for more baby names starting with the letter E to resonate with your family’s naming tradition or to rhyme with the sibling names? Find a range of alternative names starting with this letter.
Names With Similar Meaning As Etta
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How To Communicate The Name In Other Languages
In Nautical Flags
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In Sign Language
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In Braille Alphabet
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In Morse Code
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Name Numerology For Etta
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Etta?
The name Etta means ‘home ruler.’
2. What is the origin of the name Etta?
Etta has a German origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Etta?
Etta is pronounced as eh-tuh.
4. Is Etta a rare name?
Etta is not a rare name as it was given to as many as 283 babies per million in the US in 2021. The popularity of the name in recent years is also fuelled by Etta James’ hit song “At Last.”
5. Is Etta a common name?
埃特既用于给定的名称和一个小型的of names ending in ‘Etta.’ As a standalone name, it is not very common. However, when used as a nickname or short form for longer names like Henrietta or Rosetta, it is more common.
