Ettie Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ettie Name at a Glance

Name	Ettie
Meaning	Diminutive of Esther: Star. Refers to the planet venus. Also myrtle leaf. Also a variant of Ishtar, the Babylonian goddess of love. Famous bearer: Old Testament Ester, who became a 5th century Queen of Persia.
Origin	Persian
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Ettie Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ettie means “Diminutive of Esther: Star. Refers to the planet venus. Also myrtle leaf. Also a variant of Ishtar, the Babylonian goddess of love. Famous bearer: Old Testament Ester, who became a 5th century Queen of Persia”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Ettie Name Origin

Our database records Ettie under Persian origin. Browse more Persian baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Ettie a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Ettie is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Ettie

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