| Meaning | ruler of the home |
| Origin | French, German |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 9 |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Syllabification | Hen-ri-et-ta |
About Henrietta
Henrietta arrives with grand dame energy, bringing Victorian elegance and undeniable substance to the modern naming landscape. This distinguished choice isn't for parents seeking safe, middle-of-the-road options—it's for those who want their daughter to stand out with confidence and character. The name carries literary and aristocratic associations, suggesting intelligence, refinement, and a certain distinguished bearing. What makes Henrietta particularly appealing is its wealth of nickname options: Hattie, Etta, Retta, or even Henri, each offering different personalities while maintaining connection to the stately full name. It's experiencing a revival as parents move away from diminutive names, seeking instead substantial choices that command attention. Henrietta works magnificently in professional contexts while offering warmth and charm in personal settings. For families who value heritage, tradition, and names with gravitas, Henrietta delivers magnificently without feeling stuffy or unapproachable.
Nicknames for Henrietta
| Hen |
| Etta |
| Henri |
| Hattie |
| Hetty |
Famous People Named Henrietta
| 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 |
Characters Named Henrietta
| 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 |