Harriette
HAR-ee-et
Popularity
#14041
Letters
9
Syllables
3
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
8,728
Peak Year
#281 in 1917
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Harriette is a feminine diminutive of Harry, which is a medieval English form of Henry, meaning 'home ruler' from Germanic elements.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Harriette Pilpel
American lawyer and advocate for reproductive rights.
Harriette Cole
American advice columnist and author.
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