Origin:
English
French
German
Latin
Teutonic
Sex:Female
Unisex Name?No
Meaning:Diminutive of Henrietta: Keeper of the hearth. Rules her household. From Henriette, the French feminine form of Henry.
Soul Urge:People with the name Etta have a deep inner desire for a stable, loving family or community, and a need to work with others and to be appreciated.
Expression:People with the name Etta tend to initiate events, to be leaders rather than followers, with powerful personalities. They tend to be focused on specific goals, experience a wealth of creative new ideas, and have the ability to implement these ideas with efficiency and determination. They tend to be courageous and sometimes aggressive. As unique, creative individuals, they tend to resent authority, and are sometimes stubborn, proud, and impatient.