Harriette
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Harriette
Harriette is the feminine form of Harry, derived from the Germanic name Heinrich through Old French, meaning "estate ruler" or "home ruler" (from elements meaning "home" and "ruler").
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Etymology
Harriette is the feminine form of Harry, derived from the Germanic name Heinrich through Old French, meaning "estate ruler" or "home ruler" (from elements meaning "home" and "ruler"). The name was primarily used in English-speaking and French-speaking cultures from the 18th century onward, with notable bearers including Harriette Wilson, a 19th-century English courtesan and memoirist.
Harriette currently ranks #8,548 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1917.
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