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I really like it and could see it potentially making a comeback, but for now it's one I usually see on people older than myself versus on children so young Harriets (depending on region) have a good chance of being one of the few (if not the only) in their class. Hattie and Harryo are also really cute nicknames.

I hate it because of the first mean teacher I experienced in 4th grade. Her name was Harriet.

I like Harriet, though I prefer Henrietta and Henriette. I have a feeling it will become quite popular.

It is alright. I prefer it spelled Harriette. Makes it appear more feminine, I think.

I've tried to like it, but I just can't. It's just hairy it to me. It is quite popular in the UK though, as is Harry of course.

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh idk. i've really warmed up to a lot of names with similar vibes lately (ex. Judith), but i still dislike Harriet i think. though it has some charm, it's just not so attractive or substantial to me- i dislike a lot of girls names that are just sloppy sounding twists on boys names. also the whole "hairy" sound. and the bad Harry Potter fics where he's a girl instead and the writer lazily decides on Harriet (i'm never reminded of Harry Potter. i'm sorry for being reminded now).

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howeverrrrr it also reminds me of Harriet the Spy, which i really enjoyed as a kid. maybe i'll like the name in the future, i just don't rn.

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i love Winifred ftr. it has a more whimsical, laid back feel.

It's not uncommon here. It was nearly my name, and I wouldn't have minded it: it's brisk and cheerful, old-fashioned but not limp and frilly. Not so keen on most of the nns though.
I can't see it really taking off in the US, as many areas apparently pronounce it hairy-et.

It's an ok name I guess, but still feels very dated to me.

I blooming love it, it's my favourite girls' name.

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It's pretty popular here in England, it has been top 100 for a while, it kind of floats about in the middle of the list.

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I'm surprised it hasn't caught on again yet in the US. When my aunt came over from the States, a few years ago, she was surprised to meet my friend, a then 14-year old Harriet. In her head, Harriets were all over 80!

This message was edited 3/28/2018, 12:40 AM

The name is not my style, but as a middle name it would fine, it might be common some places more than others,where i live not many, only older women, not common though, but I am not a name nerd (Is this term offensive?), so what do i know, I just love names,

Ugly-looking, rude-sounding name! I think it will become trendy but never common.

I love it. Such a beautiful sound to it. It also helps that it is my grandmothers middle name, Vera Harriet. That makes me feel it is kind of vintage, a bit old fashioned yet beautiful.

I like it, mostly as a Harriet Tubman reference. I think Winifred has a better sound but I agree that they have a similar vibe.

It is cute. I think it should be used more because the name is classic and uncommon. I prefer Henriette though.

I get a similar vibe from Harriet and Winifred, too, except Winifred seems more Edwardian while Harriet seems more Georgian, for some reason...

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I started liking Harriet suddenly about 5 months ago...maybe that's an indication that it's rising in the charts? Or not, I dunno what's going on with my taste.

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I doubt it will get super popular anytime soon where I live, but who knows.

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Here are my favorite combos with it so far:
Phaedra Harriet
Sabina Harriet Daisy
Harriet Gaia
Harriet Valentina Ruth
Harriet Valentine
Harriet Veronica
Harriet Vashti
Harriet Zenobia
Harriet Timea

This message was edited 3/27/2018, 5:50 PM

I love Harriet. I do kind of expect it to get popular. There is a dorky cute trend going on culturally it seems, and Hattie fits the cute nickname thing too.

Bit biased because my cats name is Harriet "Hattie". I do love it, but it's the only one of my pets names that I wouldn't use for a child.

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I've gone off it a bit. I think I like Henrietta more now.

I like it in theory but can't see myself using it at the moment. It could grow on me though, I think. Maybe I'll toss it into my PNL and see if anything happens next time I do my combo exercise.

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It too is rising, like Winifred, but not quite as quickly. 61 born in 2006, 174 born in 2016. It also suits my -et(t)(e) trend theory.