HARRIET  

Gender: F
Origin: English, feminine variation of HARRY
Meaning: "estate ruler"

Long considered a stylish, upscale name in England, but moldering in the attic in the U.S. An appropriate choice for parents brave enough to revive neglected classics. Cuter nicknames include Hattie and Hatsy. A related idea: Henrietta.

Variations:
Harriot, Etta, Harietta, Hatti, Yetty, Hetti, Etti, Hatsy, Harri, Hatty, Etty, Yettie, Harriott, Hat, Ettie, Harrieta, Yetta, Harriette, Hariette, Hetta, Harrie, Hattie, Hetty, Harrietta

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