When was Hattie most popular?

The name Hattie reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.

What are the origins of the name Hattie Willis?

The name Hattie Willis combines two different traditions: the first name Hattie has English roots, while the surname Willis originates from French.

Hattie Willis — 87K & 130K bearers

Hattie Willis is a name that combines English origins. The first name Hattie is a feminine given name of English origin. Hattie or Hatty is traditionally an English feminine nickname for the name Harriet, long used, however, independently. Hattie Alexander (1901–1968), American pediatrician and microbiologist Hattie Bessent (1908–2015), American psychiatric nurse Hattie Beverly (1874–1904), first African-American schoolteacher in Grand Rapids, Michigan Hattie Canty (1933–2012), African-American labor activist Hattie Caraway (1878–1950), first female United States senator Hattie Carnegie (1889–1956), American clothing and jewelry designer Hattie Carthan (1901–1984), community activist in New York Hattie Mae Cohen. The surname Willis: Willis is a surname of English, Norman French, and Scottish origin. The oldest extant family of the name, the Willes family of Warwickshire, formerly of Newbold Comyn and Fenny Compton, has used the spellings 'Willis,' 'Willys,' and 'Wyllys' and appear in records from 1330. In this case, the name derives from the name de Welles (under which name the family were Lincolnshire noblemen) which comes from the Norman name de Vallibus (meaning 'of the valley'), which in turn was derived from the Vaux family tree. Hattie is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 87K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Hattie reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Hattie

English

Hattie or Hatty is traditionally an English feminine nickname for the name Harriet, long used, however, independently. Hattie Alexander (1901–1968), American pediatrician and microbiologist Hattie Bessent (1908–2015), American psychiatric nurse Hattie Beverly (1874–1904), first African-American schoolteacher in Grand Rapids, Michigan Hattie Canty (1933–2012), African-American labor activist Hattie Caraway (1878–1950), first female United States senator Hattie Carnegie (1889–1956), American clothing and jewelry designer Hattie Carthan (1901–1984), community activist in New York Hattie Mae Cohen.

Surname: Willis

French

Willis is a surname of English, Norman French, and Scottish origin. The oldest extant family of the name, the Willes family of Warwickshire, formerly of Newbold Comyn and Fenny Compton, has used the spellings 'Willis,' 'Willys,' and 'Wyllys' and appear in records from 1330. In this case, the name derives from the name de Welles (under which name the family were Lincolnshire noblemen) which comes from the Norman name de Vallibus (meaning 'of the valley'), which in turn was derived from the Vaux family tree.

Geographic Distribution

The first name Hattie is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%

United Kingdom 27%

Australia 13%

Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

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Notable People Named Hattie Willis

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Hattie Willis:

3

Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6

Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6

Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Hattie?: The first name Hattie originates from English. Hattie or Hatty is traditionally an English feminine nickname for the name Harriet, long used, however, independently. Hattie Alexander (1901–1968), American pediatrician and microbiologist Hattie Bessent (1908–2015), American psychiatric nurse Hattie Beverly (1874–1904), first African-American schoolteacher in Grand Rapids, Michigan Hattie Canty (1933–2012), African-American labor activist Hattie Caraway (1878–1950), first female United States senator Hattie Carnegie (1889–1956), American clothing and jewelry designer Hattie Carthan (1901–1984), community activist in New York Hattie Mae Cohen.
When was Hattie most popular?: The name Hattie reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Willis?: The surname Willis originates from French. Willis is a surname of English, Norman French, and Scottish origin. The oldest extant family of the name, the Willes family of Warwickshire, formerly of Newbold Comyn and Fenny Compton, has used the spellings 'Willis,' 'Willys,' and 'Wyllys' and appear in records from 1330. In this case, the name derives from the name de Welles (under which name the family were Lincolnshire noblemen) which comes from the Norman name de Vallibus (meaning 'of the valley'), which in turn was derived from the Vaux family tree.
What are the origins of the name Hattie Willis?: The name Hattie Willis combines two different traditions: the first name Hattie has English roots, while the surname Willis originates from French.