Girl
Germanic
3 syllables
Harriet
HAIR-ee-et
/ˈhær.i.ɛt/
"Home ruler" — a name of Victorian pluck, quiet authority, and enduring courage
Harriet is the English feminine form of Harry, which is itself derived from the Germanic Heimrich meaning home ruler. It was a common name in the 18th and 19th centuries, associated with strong literary and historical figures. After falling out of fashion through much of the 20th century, Harriet has staged a significant comeback, riding the wave of Victorian revival names beloved by modern parents.
Quick Facts
Letters7
SyllablesHar · ri · et
GenderGirl
OriginGermanic
Root WordHenriette
MeaningHome ruler
PopularityEstablished
Peak Year1910
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayNovember 5
Nicknames
HattieHarryEttieEtta
About the Name Harriet
Harriet means home ruler, derived from the Germanic Heimrich through the French Henriette. It shares its meaning with Henry and Harry.
Yes. After decades of being considered dated, Harriet has surged in popularity since the 2010s and is now fashionable again in the US, UK, and Australia.
Hattie is the classic and most beloved nickname for Harriet. Ettie, Etta, and Harry are also charming options.
Historically, yes. Harriet Tubman and Harriet Beecher Stowe are among the most courageous figures in American history, giving the name powerful associations.
Harriet Rose, Harriet Jane, and Harriet Louise are lovely Victorian-style pairings. Harriet Violet or Harriet Pearl add a botanical flair.
Hattie has become so popular as a standalone name that it now ranks independently in the top 200 in England and Wales.
Personality of Harriet
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Harriet
Creativity
72%
Elegance
74%
Independence
88%
Intelligence
88%
Strength
86%
Warmth
78%
Famous People Named Harriet
H
Harriet Tubman
American abolitionist who led enslaved people to freedom via the Underground Railroad
H
Harriet Beecher Stowe
American author of Uncle Tom's Cabin, which galvanized the anti-slavery movement
H
Harriet Harman
British politician and long-serving Member of Parliament, known as Mother of the House
Middle Names for Harriet
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Harriet
Harriet Rose
Harriet Jane
Harriet Louise
Harriet Grace
Harriet May
Harriet Eliza
Harriet Frances
Harriet Clara
Harriet Violet
Harriet Pearl
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History of Harriet
1700s
Harriet becomes fashionable in Britain as a feminisation of Harry and Henry
1852
Harriet Beecher Stowe publishes Uncle Tom's Cabin, elevating the name's moral prestige
1865
Harriet Tubman's wartime heroism cements the name as a symbol of freedom
2010s
Harriet surges in popularity as parents embrace Victorian-era revival names
Numerology & Symbolism of Harriet
7
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
6
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Scorpio
4
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Navy
💎
Lucky Stone
Garnet
🌸
Lucky Flower
Lavender
Harriet Around the World
How Harriet is written in different languages and scripts
هارييت
Arabic
ハリエット
Japanese
Гарриет
Russian
해리엇
Korean
哈丽特
Chinese
Χάριετ
Greek
हैरियट
Hindi
הארייט
Hebrew
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