Origin:Germanic, French
Meaning:Home ruler
An English form of the French name Henriette, itself a feminine version of the Germanic name Henry, from the Germanic name Heimirich, meaning "home ruler". The name Harriet was first used in the 17th century and became common in England by the 18th century. Its popularity has seen both record highs and lows since the start of the 21st century, but it is currently on a downward trend.
Trend in position over time since 2010
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