Hettie Girl

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationHET-ee / /ˈhɛti/

English; Dutch

Meaning

English: Keeper of the hearth; Dutch: Ruler of the home

Historical & Cultural Background

Hettie is often considered a diminutive of Henrietta, which has roots in the Germanic name Heinrich. The name gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It has been used in various literary works and has a vintage charm that appeals to modern parents.

Trend Summary

Hettie has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years, reflecting a broader trend towards vintage names.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Hettie
  • Hetty

International Variants

  • Henriette (French)
  • Henrietta (English)
  • Hedwig (German)

Famous people named Hettie

Hettie McDonald is a British television and theatre director known for her work in the UK theatre scene.

Hettie Jones is an American poet and writer recognized for her contributions to the Beat Generation.

Hettie Green was an American businesswoman and financier in the late 19th century, often referred to as the 'Witch of Wall Street.'.

Hettie B. Jones is an American author and educator known for her work in children's literature.

Fictional characters named Hettie

Hettie is a character in the children's book series 'The Penderwicks' by Jeanne Birdsall, known for her adventurous spirit.

Hettie is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball,' where she is depicted as a quirky and imaginative girl.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Hettie was first seen in the United States in 1880. Hettie has ranked as high as #670 nationally, which occurred in 1916, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Hettie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Hettie (1964)

StateBirthsShare
NC 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188069
188164
188273
188375
1884105
1885106
188691
188783
1888120
1889109
189094
1891108
1892123
1893133
1894122
1895124
1896131
1897118
1898130
1899117
1900132
1901117
1902115
1903107
1904113
190590
190688
190796
190890
190989
1910107
191194
1912106
1913112
1914138
1915153
1916170
1917146
1918164
1919145
1920138
1921149
1922152
1923133
1924109
1925132
1926114
1927115
192897
192989
193065
193169
193268
193350
193468
193567
193667
193753
193847
193947
194051
194166
194258
194344
194434
194528
194641
194753
194837
194937
195037
195131
195235
195329
195417
195531
195629
195719
195812
195922
196022
196112
196212
196318
196416
19659
196618
196711
19687
196915
19707
197111
197213
19735
197410
197511
19765
19797
19808
19816
19829
19835
19886
19915
19946
19975
19995
20016
20026
20165
20196