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I dislike Harriet. It reminds me of harrier.
Henrietta was the name of a stuffed animal I had as a kid. I can't presently recall what kind of stuffy it was, but I definitely had a beloved one named Henrietta. Dunno where I got the name. I think I liked saying it. I used to think it had something to do with hens. I don't really go for it now, because it seems a little cutesy ... like all -ette names seem to me. I'd rather something else for a fem. of Henry, like Henrica / Henrike or Hendrika. But Henrietta has a nice old sound, kind of like Wilhelmina but more youthful. I can appreciate it.

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- mirfak