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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

Top 10

  1. Herman94%
  2. Bobby91%
  3. Harry90%
  4. Henry90%
  5. Frank89%
  6. Louis89%
  7. Walter88%
  8. Ray88%
  9. Raymond88%
  10. Francis88%

Bottom 10

  1. Marvin42%
  2. Calvin42%
  3. Alvin43%
  4. Melvin51%
  5. Lloyd55%
  6. Lewis57%
  7. Ralph58%
  8. Donald59%
  9. Sam59%
  10. Billy60%

Love potential for Hetty

Top 10

  1. Elmer96%
  2. Joe96%
  3. Louis96%
  4. Lester96%
  5. Clifford95%
  6. Raymond92%
  7. Ray92%
  8. Gilbert92%
  9. Herman90%
  10. Frank89%

Bottom 10

  1. Calvin58%
  2. Marvin62%
  3. Leonard62%
  4. Lloyd63%
  5. Ralph66%
  6. Edwin66%
  7. Alvin68%
  8. Arnold69%
  9. Sam69%
  10. Milton70%

Professional potential for Hetty

Top 10

  1. George96%
  2. Leon96%
  3. Alfred96%
  4. Joe95%
  5. Maurice93%
  6. Elmer91%
  7. Gilbert91%
  8. Jack89%
  9. Gene88%
  10. Eugene88%

Bottom 10

  1. Donald49%
  2. Warren51%
  3. Calvin52%
  4. Franklin54%
  5. Leonard55%
  6. Cecil57%
  7. Milton61%
  8. Billy64%
  9. Harvey65%
  10. Edward66%

Crush potential for Hetty

Bottom 10

  1. Calvin44%
  2. Alvin45%
  3. Marvin45%
  4. Arthur46%
  5. Leonard46%
  6. Sam47%
  7. Melvin51%
  8. Ralph52%
  9. Lewis53%
  10. Edwin53%
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