Harriet Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Harriet Name at a Glance

Name	Harriet
Meaning	Rules the Home. Feminine form of Harry (from Henry). Famous Bearer: Harriet Beecher Stowe (Uncle Tom's Cabin, 1811). a variant of Henrietta.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Harriet Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Harriet means “Rules the Home. Feminine form of Harry (from Henry). Famous Bearer: Harriet Beecher Stowe (Uncle Tom's Cabin, 1811). a variant of Henrietta”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Harriet Name Origin

Our database records Harriet under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Harriet a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Harriet is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Harriet

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