Jet black gemstone or jet plane
Originally a diminutive of Henrietta or a reference to the jet gemstone, Jettie emerged as a standalone name in the late 19th century. It evokes the deep black color of the mineraloid 'jet' and, in modern contexts, carries the sleek, fast associations of aviation.
About 9 girls were named Jettie in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Character in the soap opera 'The Secret Storm' · The Secret Storm
American pioneer and educator
