The term SUFFIX FOR 'SMURF' is a four letter word, ETTE. This suffix is commonly used to denote a female version of a noun, such as in the case of a Smurfette. The Smurfs are a fictional race of small blue creatures that first appeared in Belgian comic books in 1958. The Smurfs were later adapted into an animated television series and have since become popular worldwide. The Smurfette was the only female character in the original comics and was created by the evil wizard Gargamel.