Harriet
HAR-ee-et
Popularity
#1157
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
90,197
Peak Year
#2,395 in 1921
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Feminine form of Harry, which is derived from Henry, meaning 'home ruler' or 'power of the home'.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Harriet Tubman
American abolitionist and conductor on Underground Railroad.
Harriet Beecher Stowe
American author of Uncle Tom's Cabin.
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