Political LeaderAmerican1905 – 1995
Oveta Culp Hobby
First HHS Secretary, Women's Army Corps founder
Biography
American politician and military leader who served as the first Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare under President Eisenhower. She also founded and directed the Women's Army Corps during World War II.
Quick Facts
Category
Political Leader
Nationality
American
Born
1905
Died
1995
Thinking about the name
Oveta
American origin
“A feminine variant of Ovett (a surname), Oveta has a distinctly vintage American character, likely created in the early-to-mid 20th century by parents seeking fresh, unusual names. The name combines familiarity—it echoes Ova- and Olive—with distinctiveness. It feels energetic and stylish without being trendy.”