Jette

Meaning of Jette

Jette is a feminine given name rooted in Northern Europe, serving in Danish as a diminutive of Henriette—itself derived from the Germanic Heimirich, meaning “home ruler.” In Danish it is pronounced YEH-teh (/jətə/), its crisp cadence reflecting Nordic clarity. While fundamentally Germanic, the diminutive suffix “-ette” traces to Latin-based Romance languages, adding subtle elegance. In the United States, Jette occupies a modest niche, ranking 935th in 2024 with 15 newborns, up from five in 2021 and matching a prior peak of 15 in 2012; its highest U.S. standing occurred in 1933 at rank 571. Associations range from Scandinavian literary heroines to contemporary design sensibilities, marking Jette as a choice that bridges historical depth with modern minimalism.

Pronunciation

Danish

• Pronunced as YEH-teh (/jətə/)

• Jettie
• Jetta