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Harlette

Quick answerHarlette is a feminine given name derived from the Germanic element "hard" (meaning bold or strong) combined with the diminutive suffix "-ette," ultimately tracing back to names like Harriet or variants of Harold.

Germanic · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#1,229
TrendVintage
Peak year1928
Syllables2
OriginGermanic
LanguageEnglish
CultureWestern/Anglo-American
Numerology8 Chaldean 11
Global rank#1,229

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Harlette

Harlette is a feminine given name derived from the Germanic element "hard" (meaning bold or strong) combined with the diminutive suffix "-ette," ultimately tracing back to names like Harriet or variants of Harold.

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Etymology

Harlette is a feminine given name derived from the Germanic element "hard" (meaning bold or strong) combined with the diminutive suffix "-ette," ultimately tracing back to names like Harriet or variants of Harold. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and has been most common in the United States and Western Europe since the 19th century, with no strong association to any particular religion.

Harlette currently ranks #1,229 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1928.

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