Henretta
hen-RET-tuh
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
1,286
Peak Year
#50 in 1916
First Recorded
1882
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A variation of Henrietta, a name of Germanic origin meaning 'ruler of the home'. It conveys a sense of strength and domesticity.
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