Nettie
gracious, little Anne
GenderGirlOriginEnglish (diminutive of Antoinette/Jeanette)Say itNET-eePopularityExtremely common as standalone name 1880-1910
Pronounced NET-ee
About the name Nettie
Nettie began life as a nickname but was often given outright to early 1900s baby girls. It has a bright, friendly, front-porch warmth.
Cheerful, sociable, and easy to love.
Fun fact
Geneticist Nettie Stevens helped discover the chromosomal basis of sex determination.
Variations
Famous people named Nettie
- Nettie Stevens (geneticist)