Retta
RET-uh
Popularity
#14863
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
3,391
Peak Year
#60 in 1922
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Retta is a diminutive of Henrietta, which is of Germanic origin, meaning 'home ruler' or 'powerful ruler of the home'.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Retta
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