Ettie
Ettie is a short form of
Esther: on birth records it is written Esther (261,442 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Esther page. Also a short form of Etta, Bettie, Bette.
Origin: Hebrew / Old Persian, likely via Babylonian.
Meaning: Star (possibly 'hidden').
The name is usually traced to Old Persian 'stara' (star) or the Babylonian goddess Ishtar, while a Hebrew folk-etymology links it to 'satar' (to hide), echoing the queen's concealed identity; her Hebrew name was Hadassah, 'myrtle'.
Name day for Ettie
July 1
Why this day?
Ettie is a short form of
Esther, and shares its name day.
Ettie is celebrated in
the United States, Spain and Argentina
on July 1.
The story of the name Ettie
Ettie is a short form of Esther. It keeps its origin (Hebrew / Old Persian, likely via Babylonian) and meaning — star (possibly 'hidden'), and shares its name day, July 1.
On birth records, Ettie is rarely written as such: the Etties are Esthers (261,442 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Esther page. Ettie is also a short form of Etta, Bettie, Bette.
Frequently asked questions about Ettie
What does Ettie mean?
Ettie is a short form of Esther, which means star (possibly 'hidden').
When is Ettie's name day?
July 1, together with Esther: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.
Is Ettie a name in its own right?
It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Esther.
Ettie's profile
Energy
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Humor
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Independence
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Sensitivity
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Ambition
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Stability
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Whimsy
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Diplomacy
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Loyalty
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Need for attention
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