Harry
Diminutive of Harriet, English
"estate ruler"
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Updated Tue Jul 01 2025
Harry Origin and Meaning
The name Harry is a girl's name meaning "estate ruler".
Rarely given as a full name for baby girls, but occasionally used as a nickname for names such as Harriet and Henrietta.
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