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Etta

American  
[et-uh] / ˈɛt ə /

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Henrietta.


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Etta provided email correspondences to the outlet and said the “Morbius” actor encouraged her to stay in contact via text after the invite.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026

Etta said in the documentary that Leto’s legal team allegedly contacted her and urged her to sign a nondisclosure agreement about her relationship with the actor, though she never did.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026

This Valentine’s Day, with all due respect to Elvis Presley and Etta James, consider dedicating an unorthodox song of your own to your beloved.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 13, 2026

Etta and Olly's condition - known only as TTC21B - is so rare it doesn't even have a common name.

From BBC ● Jan. 18, 2026

Etta and Hazel went into the middle room and closed the door.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers

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