Nettie
Nettie: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Nettie
- A diminutive of the female given names Annette and Jeannette.
Etymology
Suffixed with -ie, compare Neddie and Nellie, respectively from Edward and Eleanor.
How popular is Nettie?
Since 1880, 49,443 girls and 88 boys in the U.S. have been named Nettie (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #62 in 1881. Its highest rank for boys was #1045 in 1885. In 2025, 22 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Nettie FAQ
What does the name Nettie mean?
A diminutive of the female given names Annette and Jeannette. Suffixed with -ie, compare Neddie and Nellie, respectively from Edward and Eleanor.
How popular is the name Nettie?
Since 1880, 49,443 girls and 88 boys in the U.S. have been named Nettie (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #62 in 1881. Its highest rank for boys was #1045 in 1885. In 2025, 22 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Nettie a boy or girl name?
Nettie is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 49,443 girls and 88 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.