Harriett
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Harriett
Harriett is the feminine form of Harry, derived from the Germanic name Henry, which comes from the elements "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler), meaning "ruler of the home" or "estate ruler." The name has been used primarily in English-speaking Christian cultures, with notable historical figures including Harriet Tubman (American abolitionist) and Harriet Beecher Stowe (American author), popularizing the variant spelling in the 19th century.
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Etymology
Harriett is the feminine form of Harry, derived from the Germanic name Henry, which comes from the elements "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler), meaning "ruler of the home" or "estate ruler." The name has been used primarily in English-speaking Christian cultures, with notable historical figures including Harriet Tubman (American abolitionist) and Harriet Beecher Stowe (American author), popularizing the variant spelling in the 19th century.
Harriett currently ranks #6,641 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1920.
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