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Hettie
Diminutive of Henrietta, English
"estate ruler"
It may take another generation or so, but this category of Hettie-Lettie-Lottie names could make a comeback.
Jettie
Jettie is a charming feminine name with American roots, often used as a diminutive form of Henrietta or Juliet, though it now frequently stands on its own. Popular in the early 20th century,…
Lessie
Lessie is a feminine name with several possible origins. It likely developed as a diminutive of names like Leslie, Celeste, or Elizabeth, following the pattern of affectionate nicknames ending in…
Littie
Littie is a feminine name with American origins, likely emerging as a nickname that evolved into a given name in its own right. It possibly derived as a diminutive form of names containing 'lit'…
Lovie
Short form of Love, word name
"love"
Lovie is one of a vast number of ie-ending nickname names popular in the late 1800s and early 1900s, which means they should be back in style now. Which they are, in a quiet way. The name Love was…
Ludie
Ludie is a feminine name with American rural roots, particularly connected to Southern naming traditions. It may have originated as a diminutive form of names containing the 'Lud' element, such as…
Lulie
Short form of Lula or Louise, German and French
"renowned warrior"
One of the few Lu- names that you've probably never heard of, Lulie could prove a good alternative for Luna, Lucy, and Lula.
Lutie
Lutie is a feminine name with vintage American charm, originally emerging as a diminutive form of names such as Charlotte, Lucinda, or Lucretia. Popular in rural America during the late 19th and…
Mallie
Mallie is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may have originated as a diminutive of Mallory (meaning 'unfortunate' from Norman French), Malina (meaning 'raspberry' in Slavic…
Manie
Manie is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In French contexts, it may be a diminutive of names like Emmanuelle or Manon. In Afrikaans and Dutch communities, Manie often serves as a…
Mellie
Short form of Melissa, Amelia, Melanie and related names
Mellie is not Millie and it's not Nellie, though it will forever be confused with those too more familiar nicknames. It's cute, too, and while some of the names it's usually short for may be sailing…
Mertie
Mertie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Myrtle or Martha. Popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, Mertie has a quaint, vintage charm…
Mettie
Mettie is a vintage feminine name that emerged primarily as a diminutive of names like Mehitabel, Marietta, or Margaret. Popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in rural…
Mintie
Mintie is a feminine name with English origins, likely derived as a diminutive form of names like Araminta or simply from the herb mint (associated with freshness and sweetness). Popular during the…
Mittie
Diminutive of Matilda or Martha
Mittie is an antiquated nickname, best known as the name of the mother of President Theodore Roosevelt. It may be a short form of the pet name Mitten.
Nealie
Nealie is a feminine name of Irish origin, functioning as a diminutive form of Cornelia or occasionally as a variation of Neala, the feminine version of Neal. The name carries connotations of…
Neppie
Diminutive of Penelope, Greek
"weaver"
Bygone nickname for Penelope. Try Penny, Nellie, or Poppy today.
Osie
Osie is a masculine name with multiple origins. It can be a diminutive of names like Oswald (Old English for 'divine power'), Oscar (Old Norse for 'God's spear'), or Hosea (Hebrew for 'salvation').…
Ocie
Short form of Ocean, nature name
Ocie is antiquated ie-ending nickname that was popular in the late 1800s and early 1900s and has seen a slight uptake in interest in recent years. What's Ocie short for? Ocean in all its forms is the…
Onie
Onie is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It likely developed as a diminutive of names like Leonie, Antonia, or Iona, though it can stand independently. The name has a sweet, vintage…