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Harris

Pronunciation: [ h-EHR-ihs ]

Girl Name #9,371 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Harris is a girl name, recorded for 12 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced h-EHR-ihs.

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

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#9,371
Total SSA Count
12

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Har Hay Harie Harrie

Also a Boy Name

Harris is also used as a boy name, ranked #1322.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Harris

Is Harris a boy or girl name?
Harris is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #9371. As a boy name, it is ranked #1322. Harris is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Harris?
Harris is pronounced h-EHR-ihs.
How popular is the name Harris?
Harris is currently ranked #9371 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Harris?
Common nicknames for Harris include Har, Hay, Harie, and Harrie.
Is Harris a common or rare name?
Harris is an uncommon name, ranked #9371 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Harris

Harris is a girl name .

Is Harris a boy or girl name? Harris is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #9,371 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,322. Harris is more commonly used as a boy name.

Harris is currently ranked #9,371 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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

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

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