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Harriet

Pronunciation: [ h-EHR-ee-uht ]

Boy Name #28,353 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Harriet is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced h-EHR-ee-uht.

Parents who love the name Harriet often also consider Hattie, Harriet, Hannah .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#28,353
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Har Hay Harie Harrie

Also a Girl Name

Harriet is also used as a girl name, ranked #1154.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Harriet

Is Harriet a boy or girl name?
Harriet is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #28353. As a girl name, it is ranked #1154. Harriet is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Harriet?
Harriet is pronounced h-EHR-ee-uht.
How popular is the name Harriet?
Harriet is currently ranked #28353 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Harriet?
Common nicknames for Harriet include Har, Hay, Harie, and Harrie.
Is Harriet a common or rare name?
Harriet is an uncommon name, ranked #28353 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Harriet

Harriet is a boy name .

Is Harriet a boy or girl name? Harriet is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,353 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,154. Harriet is more commonly used as a girl name.

Harriet is currently ranked #28,353 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Harriet include Har, Hay, Harie, and Harrie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Harriet include Harrison, Harry, Harris . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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