Nettie
[ˈnɛti]Meaning
diminutive of names ending in -nette, such as Annette or Jeanette
Background Story
Nettie is a feminine given name, a diminutive of Annette, Jeanette, Lynnette and Antonia. It is formed with the suffix -ie, as in Neddie from Edward and Nellie from Eleanor. Its popularity in the United States has declined since a peak in the 1910s and 1920s.
Variations
nette, annette
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