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GirlGermanic

Harriette

HAR-ee-et

Popularity

#14041

rising

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.

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Numerology

4

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.

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

IntelligentIndependentStrong-willedCreative

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