The baby name Georgetta is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /dʒɔrˈdʒɛtə/ (jor-GET-uh).
Georgetta is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Georgetta is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /dʒɔrˈdʒɛtə/ (jor-GET-uh).
Georgetta is Greek in Origin.
Georgetta is a feminine elaboration of George, from Greek Georgios, built on ge “earth” + ergon “work,” meaning “farmer” or “earthworker.” Via Latin Georgius and French Georges came Georgette; Italian Giorgetta and Romanian Georgeta are close cousins, with Georgetta an Anglicized -etta form.
The name saw modest use in English-speaking countries from the late 19th to mid-20th centuries, alongside other ornate -etta choices, and retains the venerable aura of St. George. Variants include Georgia, Georgina, Georgiana, Georgette, Giorgetta, and Georgeta; masculine counterparts are George, Jorge, Giorgio, and Georgios. Nicknames include Georgie, Gigi, Etta, Ettie, Jetta, and Getta. Today Georgetta feels rare yet familiar, vintage in tone and grounded by its earthy meaning.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GR | 0 | #135 | 1 | 3,911 | |
| BG | Girls | 0 | #231 | 1 | 3,559 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #521 | 3 | 11,913 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #825 | 2 | 15,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2021 | #916 | 5 | 8,741 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,426 | 21 | 9,415 |
Georgetta is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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