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GirlGermanic

Eretta

e-RET-ah

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

10

Peak Year

#5 in 1928

First Recorded

1928

Style

Vintage, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Possibly a variation of Eratta, a rare name of uncertain origin.

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Etta Ettie Retta

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Numerology

2

The Peacemaker

Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.

Nicknames

Etta Ettie Retta

Similar Names

Loretta Henrietta Arletta Beretta

Personality Traits

UniqueGentleKindCreative

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