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Origin: Persian

Meaning: Myrtle leaf; Little

Here’s a name that won’t ever leaf baby hanging! Etty is a darling feminine name of Persian origin, meaning “myrtle leaf.” This common evergreen plant is synonymous with love and protection and has a distinctive and pleasant scent that is often used in potpourri and essential oil blends. Etty also has French roots and means “little.” While this name has been used as a nickname for options such as Henrietta, Juliette, Colette, and the like, it definitely stands in its own right.