Jetty

A beautiful English name that is given mainly to girls, the meaning of Jetty is ‘encircled’ or ‘surrounded’, evoking a sense of being divinely protected. Interestingly, the meaning of the name changes significantly when it appears as a name in Sweden. In Swedish, the name Jetty means ‘jet-black gemstone’. In yet another twist in its meaning, the same name acquires the meaning ‘to throw’ when given to a boy in England. The name thus has a cosmopolitan dimension to it too. Apart from being the first name, Jetty is also found as a surname in many areas. Jetty families have been found to move across the United States when followed through the census records. Besides the United States, the Jetty family name was also found in Scotland, the UK, and Canada between the mid-19th and the early-20th century. Some pop-culture celebrities named Jetty include the American singer and songwriter Jetty Rae, the Austrian soprano Henrietta Jetty Treffz, and the famous Dutch singer of the ’50s and the ’60s, Jetty Paerl. They lived in England and performed there. Some variants of the name Jetty are Jett, Jette, or Jetta.

Gender

Boy

Origin

English

Numerology

J is for jewel, the sparkle in your eye.

E is for excite, your spirit is catching!

T is for thoughtful, the caring you.

T is for thoughtful, the caring you.

Y is for young, the years never show!

Lucky

Jetty lucky number is 8.

8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.

Famous People Named Jetty

• Henrietta "Jetty" Treffz Austrian operatic mezzo,soprano; first wife of composer Johann Strauss II
• Henriette Nanette "Jetty" Paerl Dutch female singer
• Jetty Rae (born Brittni Whittaker) American female singer,songwriter

Jetty in Pop Culture

• Nicolae Jetty Carpathia character in Left Behind Series by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins