Harriet Name Origin
/HAR-ee-it/-
British (Celtic/Anglo-Saxon) 60%
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American (Anglo-American) 30%
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Australian (Anglo-Celtic) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Harriet
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
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Name Origin
The name Harriet is of Old French origin, derived from the name Henriette, which is the feminine form of Henri, itself originating from the Germanic name Heinrich meaning 'home ruler'. It became popular in English-speaking countries during the 19th century.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Harriet each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).