Henrietta
Origin of the name Henrietta:
British form of the French name Henriette, a feminine diminutive of Henri, which is derived from the German Heinrich (ruler of an enclosure, home ruler).
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Many English people say this is the most aristocratic name you can give your daughter.
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Etta, Hettie, Ettie, Hattie, Hennie, Nettie, Hen, Penny
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Henrietta Maria of France, Princess of France and Queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland (1625-49)
Henrietta Anne of England, Duchess D'Orleans and the youngest daughter of Henrietta Maria and King Charles I of England
Henrietta Szold, American Jewish activist and founder of the women's aid organization Hadassah
Henrietta Ónodi, Hungarian gymnast.- Henrietta in song, story & screen: | Edit
Henrietta (also called "Duckface"), character left at the altar by Hugh Grant in "Four Weddings and a Funeral"
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Global Popularity of the Name Henrietta
- #96 in Hungary
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