Jhett

Jhett is a modern spelling of Jett, a name associated with the English word jet. As a material, jet is dark fossilized wood that can be polished and carved, giving the name a tangible connection with jewelry and the natural world. The word has a separate everyday association with fast-moving streams and jet aircraft.

Jet jewelry has a particularly recognizable place in Victorian mourning dress, when its deep black color suited the clothing and ornaments worn in remembrance. That history gives the name more texture than a general idea of speed. Jhett keeps the compact sound of Jett while adding an h, so the difference is mainly visual rather than a change in the underlying word family.