Unknown; possibly a variation of Harriet meaning home ruler
The name was coined by British author Mary Norton for the protagonist of her 1952 novel 'The Borrowers'. It is widely considered a diminutive or creative variation of Harriet, which is of Germanic origin meaning ruler of the home. It gained further international recognition through the Studio Ghibli film adaptation.
Less common today
Arrietty isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,235 in 2023.
The adventurous teenage protagonist who is a four-inch-tall 'Borrower' · The Borrowers
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
