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.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The adventurous teenage protagonist who is a four-inch-tall 'Borrower' · The Borrowers
