Jettie

At a Glance: Name: Jettie – Origin: English – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: JET-ee

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Jettie is pronounced JET-ee, and works well as a name for any gender. It likely began as a pet form of Jet, an English name. You may come across the claim that it means 'dark or black, as jet black' — that's a plausible guess, but it isn't confirmed by Wiktionary or Wikipedia, so it's best not to take as settled fact.

Meaning & Origin of Jettie

Origin: English.

A common claim: 'dark or black, as jet black' (English) Actually: There's no reliable evidence that Jettie means 'dark or black, as jet black.'

How to Pronounce Jettie

Phonetic: JET-ee   IPA: /ˈdʒɛti/

Popularity of Jettie

Jettie reached its highest popularity back in 1888, when it ranked #461 with 29 babies given the name; by 2024 it had fallen to #14198, with just 6 babies recorded that year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Jettie mean?

‘dark or black, as jet black’ (English) There’s no reliable evidence that Jettie means ‘dark or black, as jet black.’

How do you pronounce Jettie?

Jettie is pronounced JET-ee (IPA: /ˈdʒɛti/).

Is Jettie a popular name right now?

Jettie peaked at #461 in 1888 and is ranked #14198 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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