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Hetty

Girl Name day: July 13
Hetty is a short form of Harriet: on birth records it is written Harriet (89,297 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Harriet page. Also a short form of Henrietta, Harriett, Hettie.
Origin: Germanic. Meaning: home ruler.
A feminine pet form of Harry (Henry), from Germanic Haimirich, 'home ruler'.

Name day for Hetty

July 13

Why this day? Hetty is a short form of Harriet, and shares its name day.

Hetty is celebrated in the United States on July 13.

The story of the name Hetty

Hetty is a short form of Harriet. It keeps its origin (Germanic) and meaning — home ruler, and shares its name day, July 13.

On birth records, Hetty is rarely written as such: the Hettys are Harriets (89,297 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Harriet page. Hetty is also a short form of Henrietta, Harriett, Hettie.

Frequently asked questions about Hetty

What does Hetty mean?

Hetty is a short form of Harriet, which means home ruler.

When is Hetty's name day?

July 13, together with Harriet: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Hetty a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Harriet.

Hetty's profile

Energy 4/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 4/10
Stability 9/10
Whimsy 3/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 9/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Hetty

Bottom 10

  1. Jeannie42%
  2. Vicky42%
  3. Roxanne42%
  4. Janis42%
  5. Belinda52%
  6. Margo52%
  7. Mona53%
  8. Pam55%
  9. Lorie55%
  10. Janie55%

Love potential for Hetty

Bottom 10

  1. Janis48%
  2. Vicky59%
  3. Roxanne62%
  4. Margo64%
  5. Mona64%
  6. Myra67%
  7. Lou68%
  8. Shelley68%
  9. Gwen68%
  10. Jeannie69%

Professional potential for Hetty

Bottom 10

  1. Janis52%
  2. Karla54%
  3. Vicky58%
  4. Rae58%
  5. Dianna58%
  6. Roxanne60%
  7. Lorna61%
  8. Becky61%
  9. Belinda62%
  10. Pam62%

Crush potential for Hetty

Bottom 10

  1. Roxanne42%
  2. Janis42%
  3. Jeannie42%
  4. Margo44%
  5. Gwen45%
  6. Lou47%
  7. Vicky48%
  8. Lucinda49%
  9. Lorna49%
  10. Gayle51%
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