Harriet
Meaning of Harriet
The name Harriet is a classic and timeless choice for baby girls, with roots deeply embedded in English history. Pronounced as HAR-ee-et (/ˈhær.i.ɪt/), this name is a feminine form of Harry, which itself is derived from the Germanic name Henry, meaning "ruler of the household." Harriet has been associated with strong and influential women throughout history, such as Harriet Tubman, the famed abolitionist and conductor of the Underground Railroad, and Harriet Beecher Stowe, the author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin." These associations lend the name a sense of courage and resilience. Variations of the name include Harriett and Harriette. While its popularity has fluctuated over time in the United States, peaking significantly in the early 20th century, it remains a beloved choice for parents seeking a name that embodies strength and tradition.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as HAR-ee-et (/ˈhær.i.ɪt/)
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Notable People Named Harriet
| Harriet Tubman was a prominent American abolitionist, known for her daring rescues of enslaved individuals through the Underground Railroad and her role as an armed scout and spy for the Union Army during the American Civil War. |
| Harriet Beecher Stowe - Harriet Elisabeth Beecher Stowe was a prominent American author and abolitionist best known for her influential novel Uncle Tom's Cabin, which depicted the harsh realities of slavery and energized anti-slavery forces in the United States and Great Britain. |
| Harriet Powers was an American folk artist and quilter who was born into slavery in rural northeast Georgia and became known for her intricate storytelling quilts. |
| Harriet Goodhue Hosmer, a pioneering neoclassical sculptor, was the most distinguished female sculptor in 19th century America and the first professional female sculptor, known for her technical innovations and influential expatriate life in Rome. |
| Harriet Quimby was a pioneering American aviator, journalist, and film screenwriter who became the first woman in the United States to receive a pilot's license and the first woman to fly across the English Channel in 1912. |
| Harriet Fleischl Pilpel was an influential American attorney and women's rights activist who played a key role in advocating for freedom of speech, reproductive freedom, and the legal rights of minors to abortion and contraception. |
| Harriet Monroe was an influential American editor, poet, and patron of the arts, known for founding and editing Poetry magazine and supporting prominent modern poets. |
| Harriet Earhart Monroe was a prominent American lecturer, educator, writer, and producer known for her religious stage plays and work in Christian psychology and theology. |
| Harriet Adelaide Stirling was a notable South Australian philanthropist. |
| Harriet Taylor Upton was a prominent American political activist and author, known for her leadership in the fight for women's suffrage and for being the first woman to serve as vice-chair of the Republican National Committee. |
| Harriet Louise Hargrave Hartley, also known as Harriett L. Hartley, was an American physician, public health official, and college professor, honored with the Harriet L. Hartley Conservation Area in Maine named after her. |
| Harriet Elizabeth MacGibbon was an American actress famous for portraying the snobbish Mrs. Margaret Drysdale in The Beverly Hillbillies. |
| Harriet Chalmers Adams was an American explorer, writer, and photographer known for her extensive travels and published accounts of her journeys in National Geographic magazine. |
| Harriet Lange Rheingold was a renowned child development psychologist and author, recognized as one of the nation's most prominent developmental psychologists by The New York Times. |
| Lady Harriet Kavanagh was an Irish artist, traveller, and antiquarian, known for her exceptional artistic talent and for being the first Irish female traveller to Egypt. |
