Hattie
English · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Hattie
Hattie is a diminutive form of Harriet, which derives from the Germanic name Harriet/Henrietta, meaning "estate ruler" or "home ruler" from the elements "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler).
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Etymology
Hattie is a diminutive form of Harriet, which derives from the Germanic name Harriet/Henrietta, meaning "estate ruler" or "home ruler" from the elements "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler). The name became popular in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States during the 19th and early 20th centuries, with notable bearers including civil rights activist Hattie McDaniel and blues singer Hattie Smith.
Hattie currently ranks #334 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1918.
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