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ArchivesRe: Origins of the name Harriet?
in reply to a message by dirw
The derivation of Harriet from Henry is well attested. It is an English interpretation of the French name Henriette, which is clearly a feminine diminutive form of Henry. Listen to a French person say Henriette and you will understand why the English heard it as Harriet.
Harry from Henry was derived the same way.
Harry from Henry was derived the same way.
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