NAME PROFILE
Hettie
Hettie is a diminutive of the name Henrietta, which has Germanic roots meaning 'home ruler' or 'estate ruler.' The name carries a warm and friendly vibe, often associated with someone who is nurturing and grounded.
Key Stats
| Total births | 7,294 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1918 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 1964 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NC — 24%TN — 21%KY — 19%MS — 18%AL — 18%
Notable People
Hettie Jones (Poet and writer) · Hettie Macdonald (Theatre director) · Hettie Green (Businesswoman and financier) · Hettie Bower (British actress) · Hettie Haxworth (Artist)
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