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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. Lizzie42%
  2. Lola42%
  3. Rosie45%
  4. Dixie50%
  5. Goldie50%
  6. Lottie55%
  7. Fannie57%
  8. Opal57%
  9. Carmela57%
  10. Winnie57%

Love potential for Hetty

Bottom 10

  1. Lola48%
  2. Lizzie63%
  3. Fern64%
  4. Opal64%
  5. Elva65%
  6. Lottie67%
  7. Rosie68%
  8. Faye68%
  9. Imogene68%
  10. Elvira68%

Professional potential for Hetty

Bottom 10

  1. Estella50%
  2. Elvira58%
  3. Melba59%
  4. Reba61%
  5. Lola61%
  6. Sondra61%
  7. Iva62%
  8. Clarice66%
  9. Olga67%
  10. Hilda67%

Crush potential for Hetty

Bottom 10

  1. Rosie42%
  2. Lola42%
  3. Lizzie42%
  4. Dixie48%
  5. Elvira48%
  6. Goldie50%
  7. Fannie51%
  8. Winnie51%
  9. Carmela52%
  10. Sallie52%
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