Enriquetta
Enriquetta is a Spanish girl name. Spanish names often honor saints or family members and are used across Spain and Latin America. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Hidden namesLook closely: Enriquetta has the names Enrique and Etta hiding inside it.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Enriquetta would score 19 points, thanks largely to the Q (worth 10).
- GenerationEnriquetta peaked in 1929, which makes it a Silent Generation name, think grandparents and great-grandparents.
- HistoryEnriquetta first shows up in US birth records in 1929, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 96 years since.
US births per million girls, 1929–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Enriquetta
Enriquetta is a girl name of Spanish origin. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1920s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Spanish names
Other spellings of Enriquetta
More Spanish girl names
- Girl name: Sofia · wisdom
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Maya · illusion
- Girl name: Liliana · lily
- Girl name: Lucia · light
- Unisex name: Jade · jade gemstone
- Girl name: Gabriella · God is my strength
- Girl name: Catalina · possibly pure
Questions about the name Enriquetta
What is the origin of the name Enriquetta?
Enriquetta is Spanish in origin. Other Spanish names to consider are Sofia (“wisdom”), Camila (“temple attendant”), Maya (“illusion”) and Liliana (“lily”).
Is Enriquetta a boy or girl name?
Enriquetta is a girl name.
How popular is the name Enriquetta?
Enriquetta is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1929. It peaked at #4,570 in 1929, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Enriquetta?
If you like Enriquetta, you might also like Enriqueta. Enriqueta is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Enriquetta?
Enriquetta is a Spanish girl name. Spanish names often honor saints or family members and are used across Spain and Latin America. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.