Netty
Below 5 births
About Netty
Netty is a charming feminine name that typically serves as a diminutive for names like Annette, Jeanette, Antoinette, or even Janet and Henrietta. With its friendly, approachable sound, Netty carries a warm, vintage quality reminiscent of the early 20th century. The name has a playful, endearing quality while remaining suitable for all ages. Though not frequently used as a legal first name, it has persisted as a beloved nickname across generations. Netty's brevity and ending 'y' sound give it a friendly accessibility. The name evokes a sense of approachability and warmth, with a touch of nostalgic charm that connects to traditional naming patterns while feeling refreshingly uncommon in modern usage.
Pronounced NET-ee.
As of October 2026, Netty ranked #16937 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #2997 in 1926.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
Netty on lists
Famous Nettys
- Netty Kim
Canadian figure skater
- Netty Simons
American pianist
- Netty van Hoorn
Dutch film director
- Netty Reiling
birth name of German novelist Anna Seghers
- Netty Aranguren
competitor on TV's "Bridalplasty"
- Nejdra "Netty" Nance aka Carlina Renae White
American woman who solved her own kidnapping
- Annette "Netty" Garrett aka NettyPlays
British YouTuber
Netty in pop culture
- "Netty Sargent's Copyhold
" short story by Thomas Hardy
- "Netty's Girl
" song by the Beastie Boys