Harriet
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Harriet
Harriet is the feminine form of Henry, derived from the Germanic name Heimirich, composed of "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler), meaning "estate ruler" or "home ruler." The name became particularly prominent in English-speaking Protestant cultures and is historically associated with notable figures like abolitionist Harriet Tubman and author Harriet Beecher Stowe.
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Etymology
Harriet is the feminine form of Henry, derived from the Germanic name Heimirich, composed of "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler), meaning "estate ruler" or "home ruler." The name became particularly prominent in English-speaking Protestant cultures and is historically associated with notable figures like abolitionist Harriet Tubman and author Harriet Beecher Stowe.
Harriet currently ranks #1,073 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1921.
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