Harriet Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Harriet Name at a Glance

Name	Harriet
Meaning	Variant of Henrietta: Keeper of the hearth. Rules her household. From Henriette, the French feminine form of Henry.
Origin	French
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Harriet Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Harriet means “Variant of Henrietta: Keeper of the hearth. Rules her household. From Henriette, the French feminine form of Henry”. 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 French origin. Browse more French 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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