Name:
Harriet
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Germanic
Meaning:
Harriet is a variant of Henrietta. Henrietta originates in Germanic languages and means "ruler of the house". It is a feminine form of Henry. Henrietta has been a popular name within royalty over centuries but lately its usage, especially in the United States, has declined.
Pronunciation:
HER-ee-ət/HAR-ee-ət
The Five Elements:
Wood
Also Spelled Like...:
Harietta
Hariette
Harrieta
Harrietta
Harriette
Harriott
Hattie
Famous Harriet:
Harriet Beecher Stowe : writer
Harriet Farley : writer
Harriet Hilliard : actress
Harriet King : writer
Harriet Monroe : writer
Harriet Rochlin : writer