Rettie

Rettie Origin and Meaning

The name Rettie is a girl's name.

Rettie is a delicate feminine name of English origin, typically functioning as a diminutive form of names like Loretta, Henrietta, or Margaret. Dating back to the 19th century, Rettie has a vintage charm characteristic of the Victorian era when nickname forms were commonly used as independent given names. The name experienced modest popularity in the late 1800s and early 1900s, particularly in Scotland and parts of the United States, before declining in use during the mid-20th century. While rare today, Rettie maintains appeal for parents drawn to vintage revival names with a sweet, nostalgic quality and simple elegance.

Rettie Rank in US Top 1000

# 897 in the US

The name Rettie in Pop Culture

• Retty Priddle dairymaid in Tess of the D'Urbervilles (1891) by Thomas Hardy