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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Home ruler
- Origin
- English (Latinate form of French Henriette, from Henry)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- hen-ree-ET-ah
Henrietta is an English name, the Latinate form of the French Henriette, which traces back to Henry and carries the meaning 'home ruler.' It's pronounced hen-ree-ET-ah (IPA /hɛnriˈɛtə/) and has a vintage, timeless, classic feel — a name with real roots rather than a modern coinage. If you're weighing it for a daughter, you're looking at a name with a documented English lineage and a clear meaning behind it.
Meaning & Origin of Henrietta
Meaning: Home ruler.
Origin: English (Latinate form of French Henriette, from Henry).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Henrietta
hen-ree-ET-ahIPA /hɛnriˈɛtə/
Popularity of Henrietta
Henrietta reached its high point in 1892, when it ranked #105 and 424 girls were given the name that year. By 2024 it had fallen to #2135, with just 89 babies named Henrietta — a steep drop-off from its late-19th-century popularity.
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FAQ
What does the name Henrietta mean?
Home ruler. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Henrietta?
Henrietta is pronounced hen-ree-ET-ah (IPA: /hɛnriˈɛtə/).
Is Henrietta a popular name right now?
Henrietta peaked at #105 in 1892 and is ranked #2135 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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