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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. Lulu42%
  2. Viva42%
  3. Pinkie42%
  4. Lizzie42%
  5. Dolly42%
  6. Jossie42%
  7. Lola42%
  8. Lillie42%
  9. Armida43%
  10. Tiny43%

Love potential for Hetty

Bottom 10

  1. Lola48%
  2. Freeda48%
  3. Ouida49%
  4. Viva51%
  5. Lulu52%
  6. Fairy54%
  7. Iona55%
  8. Jaunita55%
  9. Sybil55%
  10. Fae56%

Professional potential for Hetty

Top 10

  1. Blanch96%
  2. Mary96%
  3. Myrtie96%
  4. Dessie96%
  5. Adella96%
  6. Altha96%
  7. Rosina96%
  8. Muriel96%
  9. Vergie96%
  10. Gussie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Leonor42%
  2. Ada42%
  3. Roxie45%
  4. Armida48%
  5. Rubye49%
  6. Maxine49%
  7. Arla49%
  8. Vashti50%
  9. Estella50%
  10. Leone54%

Crush potential for Hetty

Bottom 10

  1. Lillie42%
  2. Jovita42%
  3. Lulu42%
  4. Dolly42%
  5. Flo42%
  6. Novella42%
  7. Ouida42%
  8. Fae42%
  9. Viva42%
  10. Dora42%
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