What is Yetta short for?

In old records, Yetta is usually short for Henrietta. It can also stand for Yente. You will find it in American records, chiefly 1800s-1900s. The Yetta-to-Henrietta jump is easy to miss, so it is worth searching both when you hit a dead end.

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Does Yetta always mean Henrietta?+

Not always. Yetta most often stands for Henrietta, but it also appears for Yente. Confirm against the actual record before you rely on it.

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