Henrietta Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationhen-ree-ET-uh / /ˌhɛn.riˈɛ.tə/French; German; Latin
Meaning
Ruler of the home; estate ruler
Historical & Cultural Background
Henrietta is a feminine form of the name Henry, which has roots in Old High German. The name became popular in various European cultures, particularly in France and England. It has been borne by several notable historical figures, contributing to its enduring presence in naming traditions.
Trend Summary
Henrietta has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline in usage since the early 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Henriette
- Henny
International Variants
- Henriette (French)
- Henrietta (Italian)
- Enriqueta (Spanish)
Famous people named Henrietta
Henrietta Lacks was an African American woman whose cancer cells were taken without her knowledge and became one of the most important tools in medicine.
Henrietta Szold was an American Jewish leader and founder of Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America.
Henrietta Maria of France was the queen consort of Charles I of England and played a significant role in the English Civil War.
Henrietta Leavitt was an American astronomer whose work on variable stars helped to establish the field of astrophysics.
Fictional characters named Henrietta
Henrietta is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus,' known for her adventurous spirit.
Henrietta is a character in the novel 'The Secret Garden' by Frances Hodgson Burnett, serving as a friend to the protagonist.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Henrietta was first seen in the United States in 1892. Henrietta has ranked as high as #881 nationally, which occurred in 1930, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Henrietta has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Henrietta
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1944 | 5 |