Harriet

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Gender Feminine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈhæɹ.i.ɪt/, /ˈhɛɹ.i.ɪt/

Meaning & History

English form of HENRIETTE, and thus a feminine form of HARRY. It was first used in the 17th century, becoming very common in the English-speaking world by the 18th century. Famous bearers include the Americans Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896), the author of Uncle Tom's Cabin, and the abolitionist Harriet Tubman (1820-1913).