Henrietta

I second another poster that I think Henriette sounds better and I love the nickname Hettie. In the children's novel Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink, one of Caddie's sisters is Henrietta, nickname Hettie.

I don’t think I’ll ever use this name for a human but I love this name. It’s unusual and cute.

Hatsy would be a cute nickname.

Though Henriette has my preference, it is a lovely name and very versatile.

Don't know why people keep associating this name with a chicken, but I think it sounds very pretty. But I like Henriette better.

This is one of those names that grow on you. At first you’re like oh that’s really extra, but now I see it as an adorable girly name. Henrietta Jane is a cute name I think.

Classic, strong name. Rare in these days, however, it has history and doesn't look boring. Just beautiful.

Mehhhhh... Kinda dated and fussy sounding.

I like this name. It’s not like most names when people try and make masculine names feminine by adding an ‘etta’ or ‘ette’ to the end. It looks nice and the spelling is quite nice.

I might be in the minority here, but I actually really, really like this name. It just sounds so royal and elegant, much better than Harriet in my opinion.

Sounds somewhat pretentious and reminds me of hens. I prefer Harriet.

I’m a Henrietta, and like most people with this name, we exude grace and class. These attributes just come with the name.

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Agreed, it may be mature and perhaps nerdy sounding, but Henrietta is simply not a name for everyone. The hate and dislike sentiments are ridiculous.

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If you do not think your kid can pull off this name, simply go for something simpler. :)

I used to have a hobby horse named Henrietta, lol. I have mixed feelings, I mean I don't think I'd use it, but it's a nice name and I like the sound of it.

Not a fan of Henrietta. It is way too over the top. Stick with Harriet.

Why all the hate on it? Henrietta has such a beautiful and classy sound.

Henrietta is sophisticated, aristocratic, nature-themed, elegant, calm and sweet. It has the same vibe of Dorothea, Charlotte or Constance.

Beautiful name, I hope it gets used more often in the future. I despise the dumbed down names that are so popular nowadays :/ bring back names like Henrietta, I say.

My name is actually Henrietta and all these people who do not like my name are wrong. I think it's a truly wonderful name and I really like it!

I think Henrietta is a perfectly fine feminine name. I also think Henri and Hetty are adorable nicknames :)

Henrietta and Henriette are so beautiful. Henri and Etta are cute nicknames.

I absolutely adore this name. Partly because it's so hated by Americans, but mainly it's because I love female names ending with ette (or etta in this case).

I used to think this name was silly, but it's been growing on me lately. This name reminds me of someone who's sophisticated yet casual.

Henrietta is a strong female name, I love it!

Takes some getting used to, but I think this is a pretty name. Definitely better than Harriet! I think Henri is a cute nickname :)

Henrietta is an all right name. It makes me think of Henrietta aka Hen aka Duck-Face from Four Weddings and a Funeral, but it's quite nice sounding. But I prefer Harriet.

"Henrietta" is an irresistibly gorgeous name... furthermore, "Hetty" is a darling, classy nickname. They both possess a golden old-world, cosmopolitan charm that the atrocities of contemporary "kre8tiv" names will never hold. Earlier this evening I was finishing up my purchases at the market and the cashier's nametag said "Hetty." That of course intrigued me, which lead to finding out that her full first is "Henrietta." Simply stunning.

I actually prefer Henrietta to Harriet, but that really isn't saying much, as I dislike both. While I think Harriet is too masculine/macho, Henrietta is too... much.

It sounds so pretentious, and yet also redneck ish. -etta names only work in Italian and Spanish. Otherwise it just sounds ditzy.

Though far from being one of my favorites, I have grown to like this name since I made may comment about it. I like the Dutch nickname Henny for it.

I like it, but I don't think I would name my child this. Overall it's very pretty but I wouldn't want people making chicken noises at it.

Personally, I think this is a little bit long, and I prefer the diminutive Harriet, but I really love the nickname for this, which is Hetty. :)

I quite dislike this name. It sounds ugly, pretentious, and outdated. Henrietta makes me think of angry chickens.

Henrietta is just wonderful and I would love to see it revived.

This is a very lucky name.

Very snooty and pretentious sounding to my ears. Knowing the present cult trend for such names, there will be an increase in little girls saddled with Henrietta, all of whom have my pity.

Henrietta is a gorgeous name. :) I like it!

I love the name Henrietta, only because I was great friends with a girl named Henrietta "Henri" Daniels, and she was the most vivacious, eccentric, devious, energetic girl I ever knew. We'll all miss you Henri.

Henrietta is an absolutely beautiful name! I don't see how anyone could hate it. If it didn't sound so old-fashioned, I would seriously consider it for a child.

I think Henrietta IS THE WORST NAME EVER MADE! It's absoloutly horrible and it just gives you the nickname "Hen". It's definitely #1 on my worst names list.