Keeper of the hearth or ruler of the home
Originally a short form of names ending in -etta, such as Henrietta or Loretta, Etta has long stood alone as a soulful independent name. It is most commonly associated with the Germanic roots of Henry, signifying domestic leadership and power.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Legendary blues and jazz singer known for 'At Last'
Companion of American outlaws Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Best friend and sidekick of Wonder Woman · DC Comics
African-American actress and contralto singer
One of the first African-American women to receive a PhD in mathematics
