Jelte is a masculine given name of Dutch and Frisian origin. It is a variant of the name Jelle, which itself has two primary origins. First, Jelle began as a Frisian short form of names containing the Old German element gelt (meaning "payment, tribute, compensation"). Second, Jelle can also be a Dutch diminutive of Willem, the Dutch form of William.The name can thus be traced back through Willem to the Germanic name Willehelm, composed of the elements willo ("will, desire") and helm ("helmet, protection"). William came to England with the Normans after the Conquest in 1066 and has remained a staple of English naming ever since, borne by royalty, saints, and cultural figures alike.Jelte itself is less common than Jelle but is firmly rooted in the Frisian naming tradition. A feminine form is Jeltje, used in Friesland for girls.Meaning: "payment, tribute, compensation" (via Jelle) or "will helmet" (via William)Origin: Dutch, FrisianType: Masculine first nameUsage: Netherlands (especially Friesland)