| Meaning | ruler of the home |
| Origin | French, German |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 9 |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Syllabification | Hen-ri-et-ta |
When choosing a name for your baby girl, you may be drawn to the classic and sophisticated aura of "Henrietta." This name, with French and German origins, carries a deep meaning that resonates through the ages. Derived from the name Henry, which signifies a "ruler of the household" or a "keeper of the hearth," Henrietta embodies strength, leadership, and warmth within a domestic context.
Henrietta's variations, such as Harriet and Henriette, offer a touch of versatility while maintaining the name's timeless charm. As she grows, your little Henrietta could embrace affectionate nicknames like Hattie or Etta, endearing her to friends and family alike.
Historically, Henrietta has been worn by remarkable women who have left their mark on various fields, from science and art to social reform and leadership. The name has also found its way into fiction, gracing the pages of beloved stories and adding depth to intriguing characters.
Choosing Henrietta for your baby girl means bestowing upon her a name that blends elegance with resilience, a name that honors tradition while allowing for individuality. As she embarks on her life's journey, Henrietta will carry with her a name that encapsulates a rich legacy of strength, grace, and the power to create her own path.
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| Etta |
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| Hattie |
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| Henrietta Lacks | African American woman whose cells were used for medical research |
| Henrietta Swan Leavitt | Astronomer known for her work on Cepheid variable stars |
| Henrietta Maria of France | Queen consort of England, Scotland, and Ireland |
| Henrietta Szold | Founder of Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America |
| Henrietta Barnett | Social reformer and co-founder of Hampstead Garden Suburb |
| Henrietta Johnston | Colonial American artist, known for her portraits |
| Henrietta Vinton Davis | African American actress, elocutionist, and lecturer |
| Henrietta Bingham | Socialite and writer |
| Henrietta Drake-Brockman | Australian novelist and playwright |
| Henrietta Moore | British anthropologist and academic |
| Henrietta of England | Duchess of Orleans and mother of the regent of France |
| Henrietta Godolphin | Duchess of Marlborough and influential figure in the late 17th century |
| Henrietta Knight | British racehorse trainer |
| Henrietta Moraes | British artists' model and actress |
| Henrietta Howard | Mistress of King George II of Great Britain |
| Henrietta Onodi | Hungarian gymnast and Olympic medalist |
| Henrietta Dugdale | Australian women's rights activist |
| Henrietta Harris | New Zealand artist known for her surreal portraits |
| Henrietta Marrie | Indigenous Australian elder and activist |
| Henrietta Tiarks | British artist and socialite |
| Henrietta "Hetty" Lange | NCIS - Los Angeles character |
| Henrietta "Hettie" Feather | Jacqueline Wilson's fictional character |
| Henrietta "Henry" Etta | Character in "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder" musical |
| Henrietta Bishop | Character in the "Fringe" TV series |
| Henrietta "Henri" Bascombe | Character in "The Haunting of Bly Manor" |
| Henrietta Biggle | Character in the animated series "South Park" |
| Henrietta "Henri" Pryde | X-Men comic book character |
| Henrietta "Henry" Fitzroy | Character in the "Blood Books" series by Tanya Huff |
| Henrietta "Henry" DeTamble | Character in "The Time Traveler's Wife" novel |
| Henrietta Jekyll | Character in "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" comic |
| Henrietta "Henry" Carpenter | Character in the "Pushing Daisies" TV series |
| Henrietta Platchett | Character in the "Monstrous Regiment" novel by Terry Pratchett |
| Henrietta "Hetty" Sorrel | Character in George Eliot's novel "Adam Bede" |
| Henrietta "Hank" Voight | Character in "Chicago P.D" TV series |
| Henrietta "Hattie" Jacques | Character in the British comedy film "Carry On Nurse" |
| Henrietta "Hetty" King | Character in "Road to Avonlea" TV series |
| Henrietta "Hettie" Cartwright | Character in "EastEnders" TV series |
| Henrietta "Hettie" Hubble | Character in "The Worst Witch" series |
| Henrietta "Henry" Carroway | Character in the "Inspector Lewis" TV series |
| Henrietta "Henry" Vanderhelm | Character in "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir" film and TV series |