Baby name

STABLE GIRL · DUTCH
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Jetta

/YET · tah/


“Home ruler, via Henriëtte”

Dutch short form of Henriëtte, which comes from Henri, the French form of the Germanic name Heimirich, meaning "home ruler". In English-speaking countries it is sometimes also linked to the word "jet".

jet · jettie

playfulwarmgentle

How it ages.

A short, lively Dutch pet name with a stylish, slightly retro sound; many English speakers will think of the Volkswagen car first.

The cultural moment.

Last ranked #940 in the United States in 1890, its only year in the US top 1000.