A female given name, typically a diminutive or nickname form of Henrietta or similar names.
From Henrietta (Latin Henricus, 'estate ruler') with the -ie diminutive suffix. Common as a pet name in English-speaking countries, particularly from the 19th-20th centuries.
Hettie was such a popular nickname in the late 1800s that there were dozens of famous Hetties—actresses, writers, and historical figures—making it one of those names that feels vintage but warm, like a grandmother's scrapbook!
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