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Name Origin

Nettie is a diminutive of the name Henrietta, which has French origins. Henrietta means 'ruler of the house' or 'home ruler'.

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Famous People

Nettie Stevens (1861-1912)

Geneticist

  • Pioneering work in understanding sex determination in insects.
  • Discovered the X and Y chromosomes' role in determining sex.