Etta
ET-uh
Popularity
#973
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
43,008
Peak Year
#803 in 1920
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Etta is a short form of Henrietta or other names ending in '-etta', derived from Germanic elements meaning 'home ruler'.
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Etta James
American blues, soul, and R&B singer.
Etta Moten Barnett
American actress and singer.
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