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I had a great-aunt called it. She was Nettie and she was named after a Henry, which seems like the only good reason to get lumbered with it. It's not totally awful, but a bit long and clunky for me.

For some reason Henrietta seems like it would be the name of a chicken. Maybe the nickname Hettie seems chickenish? I don't know. Either way I like the name but do think it's over the top. Hattie is a preferable nn, or Etta.

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Eta: duh, Caroline, it's the nn Henny that signifies chicken.

This message was edited 11/21/2015, 2:06 AM

I love Henrietta! I'd use Etta as a nickname.

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Henrietta Iris
Henrietta Opal
Henrietta Carmel
Henrietta Jacqueline
Henrietta Margot

I love Henrietta! I think it's elegant, and sophisticated, but the -etta ending gives it a nice bit of energy and feistiness. Also vintage :). I'd imagine a Henrietta to be straight talking, down to earth, intelligent, and really into history. My combo is Henrietta Marigold Clio, so for one middle Henrietta Marigold or Henrietta Clio. I probably wouldn't use a nickname, but Etta, Ettie, Hettie, Enna are my favourite possibilities.

Henrietta Chloe. I wouldn't use a nn.

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I've only seen it used in foreign films (usually period dramas set in 17th-18th century Europe), so it vaguely reminds me of The Enlightenment, and I picture an intelligent, soft-spoken (yet maybe rebellious?) teenage girl.

Aw, Henrietta is pretty. I would love sisters Henrietta and Georgiana, though I could see them being brats.

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I'd like the nickname Hattie, and maybe the combo Henrietta Francine. She'd be very smart, maybe a bit bossy, but overall the name gives me good leadership vibes for some reason.

This message was edited 11/20/2015, 12:52 PM

Personally wouldn't use it but think it is usable, although it is also slightly old fashioned so I picture a young girl with long blonde hair in ringlets and a Dickensian dress sense.

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Nicknames:
Etta
Ettie
Hatty / Hattie
Hetty
Henny / Hennie
Henna
Hallie
Rita

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Middles:
Henrietta Madge
Henrietta Lydia
Henrietta Katherine
Henrietta Marta
Henrietta Greer
Henrietta Karina
Henrietta Edith
Henrietta Noelle
Henrietta Sofie
Henrietta Eglantine

I like it, but probably not enough to use. I like Henny, Henna, Henri/Henrie and Etta as nicknames.

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Middle names...

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Henrietta Olive
Henrietta Alice
Henrietta Iris
Henrietta Lucy
Henrietta Ruth
Henrietta Mary

Until fairly recently, I'd have said I think of a grandmother, a very homemakery type. I've always loved Henry and like its meaning but it took some time for me grow fonder of the feminine forms. Now, I feel enough warmth and sweetness from Henrietta that I can imagine it suiting a little girl, still with a very warm hearth, helping mama in the kitchen vibe. Someone mentioned Henny recently and I think I prefer that over Hetty / Hettie as a nickname. I also like Etta. Other ideas: Henna, Netta, Nita, Rita. Haven't really played with combos; will let that simmer.

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ETA: Not sure what you might like but have been playing a bit (please forgive any repeats)...

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Henrietta Camille
Henrietta Clary
Henrietta Constance
Henrietta Elspeth
Henrietta Eugenie
Henrietta Florrie
Henrietta Frances
Henrietta Glynis
Henrietta Goldie
Henrietta Ione
Henrietta Joy
Henrietta Laure - this feels a bit sleeker and edgier to me
Henrietta Lisle
Henrietta Lucy - can't help it
Henrietta Mair

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This message was edited 11/20/2015, 1:31 PM

I like Henrietta, it's on my list but I'm just not sure... I'm torn between Hennie and Hettie as nickname potentials.

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Hmm, middle name? Henrietta Mary or Henrietta Eleanore - both honour and I like the flow.

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I don't really have an image for Henrietta; she could be absolutely anybody.