Liberal Dictionary English Dictionary
Etta [et-uh] Examples noun
- a female given name, form of Henrietta.
Examples from the Web for etta Contemporary Examples of etta
Etta James, an avid doll collector who loved going to swap meets and garage sales, died the following morning.
Etta James, Who Blazed Trail for Women in R&B, Dead at 73
Christine Pelisek
January 21, 2012
Legendary R&B singer Etta James died Friday after a long battle with leukemia.
January 20, 2012
And by January 2008, Etta James was ready for the road again.
The War Over Etta James’ Fortune
Christine Pelisek
March 8, 2011
In addition, it became increasingly difficult to hold a conversation with Etta over the phone.
The War Over Etta James’ Fortune
Christine Pelisek
March 8, 2011
Etta had apparently “moved in with her son Donto, and filed for divorce” from Mills, who was also her road manager.
The War Over Etta James’ Fortune
Christine Pelisek
March 8, 2011
Historical Examples of etta
And that would be Etta’s hint to look cute and giggle and say, ‘Well!
Joseph C. Lincoln
Mr. Dockerell had not been so much in love with Etta as with marrying.
Flora Macdonald Mayor
To be sure I had Etta Goldsmith, who is a dear little thing.
Margaret M Robertson
Now, Etta, you know your mother never thought any such thing.
Dorothy Canfield
You just kiss me, Etta dear,” she pleaded softly, “and stop teasing.
Dorothy Canfield
Word Origin and History for etta Etta
fem. proper name, originally a shortening of Henrietta.