Harry
HAR-ee
Boy · German
Meaning: Home ruler, estate ruler
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Harriet
Girl · German · Medium name
- Meaning
- Home ruler, estate ruler
- Pronunciation
- HAR-ee-et
- Origin
- German
- Popularity
- Rare in United States (2023)
English feminine form of Henry, from Germanic 'heim' (home) and 'ric' (ruler).
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
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Languages in use: German, English
Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom
Alternate spellings
HarriettEnglish
Variant with doubled t.
Cultural associations
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Harriet Tubman
c. 1822–1913
American abolitionist and activist who escaped slavery and led others to freedom.
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Behind the Name, German Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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